Direct engagement with the Crown
The responsible Minister will decide whether to formally engage with your application
The responsible Minister will decide whether to formally engage with your application
Under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 Minister Little is the current Minister responsible for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations.
If the responsible Minister agrees to engage with your application, you will work with the Takutai Moana Rōpū at Te Arawhiti to determine if you meet the tests.
The Minister will make the final decision on whether to enter a recognition agreement to legally recognise those interests.
Find out more
Find out more about the process by looking at our Green Diagram [PDF, 453 KB]
Find out more about the Guidelines for a Marine and Coastal Area Mandate [PDF, 369 KB]