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High Court Upholds Customary Marine Title for Ruapuke Whanau
8/26/2025
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Story summary
- The High Court affirmed the Ruapuke Island whanau's Customary Marine Title under the Takutai Moana Act, acknowledging their ancestral ties to the waters since 1840.
- This ruling enhances their involvement in resource management decisions.
- Ngai Tahu leaders worry that proposed government reforms may hinder future claims.
