Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 5, 2021 3:25:03 GMT 12
WHĀNAU CUSTOMARY MARINE TITLE CLAIM REFUSED, BUT GIVEN CHANCE TO REDUCE ITS SCOPE
A whānau application for customary marine title on the east coast of the North Island has been refused, but a judge has left open the possibility of a more limited claim.
The claim was for recognition of holding a nearly 15 kilometre strip of coast in the Hawke’s Bay/Tararua area in accordance with tikanga and using it as a customary fishing ground extending 12km out to sea.
The judge dismissed the Clarkson whānau application for customary marine title but gave them six months to consider changing their application to a protected customary rights application relating to seaweed......
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/125964569/whnau-customary-marine-title-claim-refused-but-given-chance-to-reduce-its-scope
A whānau application for customary marine title on the east coast of the North Island has been refused, but a judge has left open the possibility of a more limited claim.
The claim was for recognition of holding a nearly 15 kilometre strip of coast in the Hawke’s Bay/Tararua area in accordance with tikanga and using it as a customary fishing ground extending 12km out to sea.
The judge dismissed the Clarkson whānau application for customary marine title but gave them six months to consider changing their application to a protected customary rights application relating to seaweed......
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/125964569/whnau-customary-marine-title-claim-refused-but-given-chance-to-reduce-its-scope