Restoring Customary Marine Title: Government's Legislation Update
The Government is moving forward with legislation to restore Parliament's original test for Customary Marine Title, following the Supreme Court's determination that previous rulings were incorrect. The legislation aims to uphold the high test set in 2011 before granting Customary Marine Title, ensuring a balance between Māori customary rights and the interests of all New Zealanders in the marine and coastal area. The Government has allocated additional funding to assist with re-hearing applications, with the intention to pass the legislation by the end of October 2025.