Nor can the land be taken by way of an agreement under the Public Works Act 1981. Such protection makes a great deal of sense because marae, meeting places and wāhi tapu are places of special significance to Māori communities, and naturally we do not want to treat such places as if they were simply saleable commodities.
As to the staffing of the Māori Land Court registries, depending on the size of the registry some staff will continue to work from home, whereas others should be at full capacity.
Prior to joining the Ministry of Justice, Steve was a leader of IT Teams at the Ministry of Social Development and worked as an IT professional within the private sector before joining the public sector.
A review must be lodged within 20 working days after the determination or order is made or, at the satisfaction of a Judge, within a longer period.
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Any panel assigned to review an Act must focus on its substance: that is, what works and what does not work?
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Readers faced with specific circumstances should refer to the full text of the Act or Acts concerned and/or seek appropriate expert advice, and they should not rely solely on the text of this publication.
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A review must be lodged within 20 working days after the determination or order is made or, at the satisfaction of a Judge, within a longer period.
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A review must be lodged within 20 working days after the determination or order is made or, at the satisfaction of a Judge, within a longer period.
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I have experienced those difficulties notwithstanding the fact that I was a practising lawyer and familiar with the workings of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act. The difficulty in forming a whānau trust multiplies with each generation that passes.
