Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act is the primary legislation for Māori land. It aims to balance the protection of Māori land for future generations with the ability to use and develop land to meet the aspirations of whānau.
The Act:
promotes the retention and use of Māori land
facilitates the occupation, development and use of that land
ensures decisions made about Māori land are fair and balanced, taking into account the needs of all the owners and their beneficiaries.
In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to the Act with Te Ture Whenua
Māori (Succession, Dispute Resolution, and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2020.
The changes are effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021.
The changes are some practical and technical changes to the legislation, so that it works
better for landowners and supports the Māori Land Court to operate efficiently.