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Resource Management Act 1991

Duties and restrictions under this Act - Recognised customary activities

17A: Recognised customary activity may be exercised in accordance with any controls

You could also call this:

“You can do special cultural activities if you follow the rules”

You may carry out a recognised customary activity as long as you follow any rules that control it. A recognised customary activity is something that Māori have traditionally done in an area. The rules might say when, where, or how you can do the activity. It’s important to respect these rules while practising your customs.

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Environment and resources > Conservation
Māori affairs > Māori land
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Part 3 Duties and restrictions under this Act
Recognised customary activities

17ARecognised customary activity may be exercised in accordance with any controls (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 17A: repealed, on , by section 128 of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 (2011 No 3).