The court has exclusive jurisdiction to advise on disputes referred to it—
(a) under a dispute resolution process referred to in section 181(1) of the Maori Fisheries Act 2004:
(b) by a party to a dispute under section 182(2) of the Maori Fisheries Act 2004.
Section 26B: inserted, on 26 September 2004, by section 3 of Te Ture Whenua Maori Amendment Act (No 2) 2004 (2004 No 79).