MAORI LAND, MAORI ZONING & MANA WHENUA RULES 

There are significant differences between Maori freehold land, a Maori purpose zoning and sites to be subject to mana whenua rules. The issues which relate to value are therefore often quite different. In some circumstances, the law treats parties quite differently. This brings with it significant implications for development, mortgagees, Council, Maori, non-Maori and relationship property law. in a complex relationship property vs Maori land case, the Court adopted Peter Bates' opinion to resolve the matter (see our news page). 

For example, Auckland Council’s Mana Whenua Cultural Impact Assessment provisions also raise real questions as to the process, costs and effects of such rules on the value and allocation of property rights. We have experience with these issues and can work through the issues for the matter to hand. We can advise on the open market value, restricted market value and value in use issues for a wide range of purposes. 

Please contact us to discuss how we can help with your matter.

Phone: +64 9 482 0209    Email: info@bates.net.nz