Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park - Deed of Recognition

45: Purpose of Deed of Recognition

You could also call this:

"How tangata whenua can help manage an area"

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The Deed of Recognition is used to find ways tangata whenua can help the Crown or local authorities manage an area. You can think of it as a way to identify opportunities for tangata whenua to contribute to management. This is stated in addition to what is mentioned in section 46.

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44: Recognition of tangata whenua statement of relationship, or

"Acknowledging the Special Connection of Tangata Whenua to the Hauraki Gulf"

46: Effect of Deed of Recognition, or

"What the Deed of Recognition Means for Decision Making"

Part 3Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
Deed of Recognition

45Purpose of Deed of Recognition

Without limiting section 46, the only purpose of a Deed of Recognition is to identify opportunities for contribution by tangata whenua to the management of an area by the Crown or a local authority.