This will make it easier to build on Māori reservation land. OCCUPATION ORDER: An occupation order provides the right to build on a piece of land owned by multiple owners (but does not grant a title of ownership over that piece of land).
Land adjoining a local council road Where a block fronts a road, consent is required from the district council. Building if you intend to build on the block, you will need to get a building permit from the district council. note that fines of up to $150,000 can be incurred for not having a building permit.
Land adjoining a local council road Where a block fronts a road, consent is required from the district council. Building if you intend to build on the block, you will need to get a building permit from the district council. note that fines of up to $150,000 can be incurred for not having a building permit.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)
Māori land is deemed to be held ‘in common’ unless otherwise determined by the Māori Land Court. BUILDING If you intend to build on the block, you will need to get a building permit from the district council.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)
There are not many options for people wishing to build on papakāinga reservations but who need to borrow in order to do so.
(d) The Occupier shall ensure that any building on the Site complies with all relevant legislation.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/2021-03-12-Example-Occupation-Order.pdf (150 kb)
For these discussions, you should have a sketch plan of where you want to occupy or build, a calculation of how much land you'll need, and information about how your occupation or building could benefit the other owners.
WAIKATO-MANIAPOTO PĀNUI Contact Details Office Waikato-Maniapoto District Address Level 2 BNZ Building, 348-354 Victoria Street, Hamilton Mailing address DX Box GX10101, Hamilton Phone 07 957 7780 Email mlcwaikato@justice.govt.nz Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Public Holidays) He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai...
Documents/Panui/42.-Waikato-Maniapoto-16-October-2025.pdf (161 kb)
Using a reservation for an activity ACTIVITIES REQUIRING TRUSTEES’ WRITTEN AUTHORITY Before the following activities can take place, prior written authority of the trustees is required: • the use of any building on the reservation • the promotion or holding of a hui, meeting or other large gathering of people • the promotion or holding of a sports event, competition or concert • other activities or events as decided by the trustees.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
Waikato-Maniapoto PĀNUI Contact Details Office Waikato-Maniapoto District Address Level 2 BNZ Building, 348-354 Victoria Street, Hamilton Mailing address DX Box GX10101, Hamilton Phone 07 957 7780 Email mlcwaikato@justice.govt.nz Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Public Holidays) He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai...
Documents/Panui/7.-Waikato-Maniapoto-7-August-2025.pdf (132 kb)
