MLC - 2012 August - leases/licences of Māori reservation land [pdf, 183 KB]
LEASES/LICENCES OF MĀORI RESERVATION LAND One of the great advantages of establishing a marae, papakāinga, meeting place, recreational or sports ground, or wāhi tapu as a Māori reservation is that while the land is a Māori reservation it cannot be alienated. That provides a great deal of protection because the land cannot be sold or gifted away. Nor can the land be taken by way of an agreement under the Public Works Act 1981. Such protection makes a great deal of sense because...