New Zealand Legislation: Acts

6 Settlement of claims

• (1) The claims specified in subsection (2) are fully and finally settled, satisfied, and discharged.

  (2) Subsection (1) applies to all claims (current and future)—

  • (a) by Maori in respect of commercial aquaculture activities arising on or after 21 September 1992 in the coastal marine area—

    • (i) whether the claims are founded on rights arising by or in common law (including customary law and aboriginal title), the Treaty of Waitangi, statute, or otherwise; and

    • (ii) whether in respect of sea, or coastal, aquaculture activities, including any commercial aspect of traditional aquaculture activities; and

    • (iii) whether or not the claims have been the subject of adjudication by the courts or any recommendation from the Waitangi Tribunal; and

  • (b) in respect of, or directly or indirectly based on, rights and interests of Maori in aquaculture activities on or after 21 September 1992.

  (3) The obligations of the Crown to Maori in respect of commercial aquaculture activities on or after 21 September 1992 are fulfilled, satisfied, and discharged.

  (4) No court or tribunal has jurisdiction to inquire into—

  • (a) the validity of the claims:

  • (b) the existence of rights and interests of Maori in commercial aquaculture activities on or after 21 September 1992:

  • (c) the quantification or the adequacy of the benefits to Maori provided by or under this Act.