April 03, 2017
Professor Makere Mutu, Chair of Ngati Kahu iwi.
Professor Makere Mutu, Chair of Ngati Kahu iwi.
Deadline set for Crown to apply for recognition of any rights and interests it claims to hold in Ngati Kahu rohe moana.
The Crown have until 3 May 2017 to apply to Ngati Kahu for recognition under Ngati Kahu tikanga of any rights or interests it claims in the Ngati Kahu rohe moana.
The hapu of Ngati Kahu hold rangatiratanga and mana whenua over their lands, seas, fisheries and other states in the rohe, as derived from the Gods and declared to the Crown.
If the Crown wish to challenge the status quo by claiming a contemporary right over customary interest in the rohe moana of Ngati Kahu, you can apply to Ngati Kahu to have an order granted which recognises your right or interest under Ngati Kahu tikanga.
Applying for recognition of a right or interest
Application can be filed with:
Te Runanga a iwi o Ngati Kahu
P O Box 392
KAITAIA 0410
ngatikahu@xtra.co.nz
or the Ngati Kahu marae most closely associated with the area where you are claiming a right of interest.
If the Runanga or marae agree to hear the Crown's application, you will have a hearing where Ngati Kahu will decide whether you meet the tests under Ngati Kahu tikanga to be a granted a right or interest.
Paying for a Ngati Kahu application.
The Crown will be required to cover any costs your application will incur and will do so in accordance with Ngati Kahu tikanga.
The deadline for filing an application with Ngati Kahu is 3 May 2017.
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