May 03, 2023
Ngāti Porou extends marine title
The Crown has recognised four new customary marine title areas along the East Cape and East Coast in ngā rohe moana o Ngā hapū o Ngāti Porou.
This recognition adds Hautai Beach, Port Awanui, Tūpāroa and Waipiro Bay to the areas already recognised in 2021.
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiatons Minister Andrew Little says 18 customary marine titles are now recognised in Ngāti Porou since they reached agreement with the Crown in 2008 about recognition of their customary rights and interests in the marine and coastal area.
Individual hapu have contributed extensive research and collection of historical evidence.
Mr Little says public access will not change.