Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 9, 2021 4:17:44 GMT 12
BAY OF PLENTY IWI GRANTED CUSTOMARY RIGHTS TO SEVERAL MARINE AREAS
In a landmark ruling, the High Court has granted a Bay of Plenty iwi customary rights to several marine areas which could set a precedent for iwi around the country.
The ruling involves several hapū, in an area between Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki and has effectively granted a new form of property right, known as customary marine title.
“I think it's going to be interesting to see what kind of precedent that sets for hearings that take place in other rohe,” says Hudson……
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/bay-plenty-iwi-granted-customary-rights-several-marine-areas
In a landmark ruling, the High Court has granted a Bay of Plenty iwi customary rights to several marine areas which could set a precedent for iwi around the country.
The ruling involves several hapū, in an area between Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki and has effectively granted a new form of property right, known as customary marine title.
“I think it's going to be interesting to see what kind of precedent that sets for hearings that take place in other rohe,” says Hudson……
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/bay-plenty-iwi-granted-customary-rights-several-marine-areas