Factsheet Legislative changes supporting housing initiatives web version
An occupation order can pass by succession. Legislative changes supporting housing initiatives Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021 Why make this change?
An occupation order can pass by succession. Legislative changes supporting housing initiatives Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021 Why make this change?
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The process for applying for succession has not changed. Apply by completing the appropriate application form.
The Court may, if it cannot otherwise address those concerns, order that the application be reheard.
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On appeal, the Court may confirm, change, or cancel the reviewer’s decision.
The Court may, if it cannot otherwise address those concerns, order that the application be reheard.
The Act also allows for appeals to the Māori Appellate Court in relation to decisions of the Māori Land Court around access to Māori land for water infrastructure. What has changed? The Local Government (Water Services) Act (the Act) has made the following changes to the Māori Land Court’s jurisdiction.
To apply to change the terms of your trust, you’ll need to include: a list of proposed changes evidence of any meetings called to consider the proposed changes, and evidence to show sufficient support for the proposed changes.
In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land.
Judge Aidan Warren discusses the legislative changes that came into effect February 2022.