Public consultation processes

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What is customary marine title? 

Customary marine title is one way the customary interests that one or more iwi, hapū, and whānau groups have in a specific part of the common marine and coastal area can be recognised. 

Te Takutai Moana Act 2011 recognises the special status of the common marine and coastal area that no-one can own this area. The common marine and coastal area is generally the area from the high tide mark out to 12 nautical miles from the coast, unless previously determined. 

Public access, recreational use, fishing, and navigation are unaffected by customary marine title (except if a lawful restriction applies, including any necessary to protect wāhi tapu and wāhi tapu areas). If the responsible Minister recognises customary marine title that recognition is given effect through an Act of Parliament. 

Find out more about customary marine title (external link)

Submissions are public information

Any submission you make becomes public information.  Please note that all, part, or a summary of your submission may be published on this website.

Anyone can ask for copies of submissions under the Official Information Act 1982(external link) (OIA). The OIA says we must make public information available unless there is a good reason for withholding it. These reasons are outlined in section 6 and section 9 of the OIA.

If you feel there are reasons to withhold specific information from publication, please make this clear in your submission or contact us. Reasons may include that it discloses commercially sensitive or personal information. Any decision Te Arawhiti makes to withhold details can be reviewed by the Ombudsman, who may require us to release it.