New Zealand Legislation: Acts

11 Action that must be taken on customary rights claim

• If a customary rights claim is lodged in the High Court, whether before or after the commencement of this section, the High Court must not take any action other than one of the following:

  • (a) dismiss the claim; or

  • (b) if appropriate, treat the claim as an application under section 33 or Part 4; or

  • (c) if appropriate, refer the claim to the Māori Land Court for decision under Part 3.