The Ngati Porou bid to secure customary title over the coastline
The Nga Rohe Moana o Ngati Porou Bill (No 2) gives Ngati Porou two years to put in a claim for the recognition of customary marine title under the Marine and Coastal Area Act. The iwi is seeking customary title and rights over the over a significant part of the East Coast coastline down to Gisborne.
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