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Ownership of Freshwater
Under British common law, naturally flowing freshwater is not owned by anyone, but is treated as a public good. This is still the legal position in New Zealand today.
There is an unresolved issue as to Māori rights to freshwater.…
Safeguarding Historic Heritage
Coastal historic heritage is associated with human activities around the coast. It includes places of early Māori settlement and where early documented encounters between Māori and Pakeha occurred. Historic buildings and structures in the coastal environment comprise structures such as…
Section 8 - Treaty of Waitangi
Section 8 requires that all persons exercising functions and powers under the Resource Management Act take into account the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
In achieving the purpose of this Act, all persons exercising functions and powers under it,…
Ineligible activities
Approval for some activities cannot be sought under the Act (and must be applied for under the relevant law applicable to the activity). These are “ineligible” activities and include an activity:
On “identified Māori land” as defined in the Act…
Resource Management Act
Matters of National Importance
Section 6(f) of the RMA requires all decision-makers to recognise and provide for the protection historic heritage from inappropriate subdivision, use and development as a matter of national importance.
Prior to 2003, this historic heritage principle…
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014
The Heritage NZ Act replaced the Historic Places Act 1993. One of the drivers behind the Heritage NZ Act was to improve collaboration between agencies and improve integration with the RMA. For example, it is intended that information required for…
Subdivision of land
Subdivision of land
Subdivision of land is generally considered to be the division of an allotment into parts each with separate certificates of title, however there are other types of divisions of property. An allotment is a parcel of land…
What is kaitiakitanga?
The connection between land management and impacts on the marine environment are critical to coastal Māori. Gathering kaimoana, both for sustenance and to provide for visitors, is an integral component of Māori life. When these resources are compromised by inappropriate…
What is Historic Heritage?
Historic heritage is those natural and physical resources that contribute to an understanding and appreciation of New Zealand’s history and cultures. It includes historic sites, structures, places and areas, archaeological sites, site of significance to Māori, including wāhi tapu, and…
Purpose and Principles
Purpose
The purpose of the HSNO Act is to protect the environment, and the health and safety of people and communities, by preventing or managing the adverse effects of hazardous substances and new organisms.
Principles
Principles relevant to purpose of…