An understanding of Whenua Māori is critical to meeting the requirements of the Rating of Whenua Māori Amendment Act. This webinar is delivered by those who work with Whenua Māori and its owners on a day to day basis.

  • 250.00 (plus GST) Members
  • 250.00 (plus GST) Non Members
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About this event

Webinar Overview:

1. The History and context of Māori land including:
- The importance of whenua to tangata whenua
- Early legislation – individualisation of title and land loss
- Consequence of individualisation of title: fragmentation
- Status of land: s129
- How owners succeed to their shares now
- The Māori Affairs Act 1967

      2. Māori Land Court today including:
      - Our current Act - preamble retention and use
      - Foreshadow some of our legislation changes that will impact owners
      - Impact of changes for development papakāinga and tūrangawaewae

      3. Barriers and opportunities to Māori freehold landowners including:
      - Council planning rules
      - Rating debt
      - Banks

      4. Scenario examples

      5. Advice on getting in contact with owners of Māori freehold land

      The cost for this webinar $250+GST per council.

      Only one person is required to complete the registration on the Taituarā website, details on how to access the online event will be emailed directly to this person closer to the event start date. This information can then be shared with all staff in your council who wish to participate in the live session.

      If you are unable to attend the live session a recording will be made available withinn one week. Recordings can be distributed to all staff at any council who have registered.


      Presenters

      Joanna Gordon
      Māori Land Court Read Profile