Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011

Administrative and miscellaneous matters - Recognition by order of Court - Application for recognition order

101: Contents of application

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"What to include when applying for a recognition order"

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When you apply for a recognition order, your application must state what you are applying for. You need to say if you want recognition of a protected customary right, or of customary marine title, or both. You must describe the right you are applying for and the group that is making the application. You have to identify the area of the common marine and coastal area that your application is about. You must state why you are making the application and name a person to represent your group. This person will hold the order if your application is successful. Your application must include contact details for your group and the person who will hold the order. It must also be supported by an affidavit that explains why your group is entitled to the recognition order. Your application must contain any other information required by regulations made under section 118(1)(i).

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100: Who may apply, or

"Who can ask the Court for a recognition order?"

102: Service of application, or

"Telling people about your application for a recognition order"

Part 4Administrative and miscellaneous matters
Recognition by order of Court: Application for recognition order

101Contents of application

An application for a recognition order must—
state whether it is an application for recognition of a protected customary right, or of customary marine title, or both; and
if it is an application for recognition of a protected customary right, describe that customary right; and
describe the applicant group; and
identify the particular area of the common marine and coastal area to which the application relates; and
state the grounds on which the application is made; and
name a person to be the holder of the order as the representative of the applicant group; and
specify contact details for the group and for the person named to hold the order; and
be supported by an affidavit or affidavits that set out in full the basis on which the applicant group claims to be entitled to the recognition order; and
contain any other information required by regulations made under section 118(1)(i).