Background
These provisions recognise the unique legal and governance framework for land subject to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. These provisions enable minor development and provide for integrated Māori development that enables a range of activities on Māori land. These provisions provide a basis for better co-ordination between landowners, the Māori Land Court and the council in managing the resource of Māori land. Māori land within Auckland is identified in a non-statutory layer.
Mana Whenua aspire to jointly manage the resource of Māori land with the council under s.36b of the RMA. Ultimately, Mana Whenua may seek the transfer of powers from the council for some aspects of resource management decision-making on Māori land. Transfer of powers is possible under s.33 of the RMA.
These provisions apply to Māori land subject to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 including Māori land administered by an entity constituted under sections 12 or 13 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, or under subsequent amendments to the Act.