Ngā Hapū o Tokomaru Ākau and Te Whānau a Ruataupare Ki Tokomaru Applications - [2024] NZHC 682

Two hapū in Tokomaru Bay meet the test for customary marine title (CMT) and protectory customary rights (PCRs) under the Marine in Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011. Further information sought by the Court before final GMT orders can be made and leave granted to address issues in relation to wāhi tapu protection and further PCR claims in Stage Two hearing.