When you are looking at a protected customary rights group, it is called an affected protected customary rights group if an activity may harm a protected customary right. This protected customary right must be carried out according to the requirements of Part 3 of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011. The group must not have given written approval for the activity, or they must have withdrawn their approval in writing before a decision is made.

You need to consider if the protected customary rights group has given written approval for the activity or not. If they have not given approval, or if they have withdrawn it, then they are an affected protected customary rights group. This is important when looking at activities in areas where protected customary rights are relevant.