Tapsell - Lot 1 Owhatiura South 5 (2021) 257 Waiariki MB 176 (257 WAR 176) [pdf, 235 KB]
...[11] Counsel has outlined in submissions how the pre-conditions of s 136(a) – (c) and (e) of the Act have been met. However, there is a lack of information in terms of (d) as to whether the land can be better utilised as General land. [12] In Craig v Kira – Wainui 2F 4D the Māori Appellate Court considered that:5 those seeking a change under s 136 must show, using detailed evidence, that the land can be more effectively managed or utilised as General land. The applicant must pr...