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Customary Marine Title
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· first seen 21 Jul 2026
· last seen 21 Jul 2026
Customary marine title refers to the legal mechanism under New Zealand's Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act by which Māori hapū can claim recognised customary rights and title over foreshore and seabed areas, including ongoing debates over amendments to the eligibility test and their implications for Māori–Crown relations.