Learn about the key aspects of the Ngāti Pūkenga claims settlement right of first refusal (RFR).
This page is also available for download (PDF).
Note: this is a guide only and agencies must comply with the requirements of the Deed of Settlement, legislation and any relevant LINZ standards.
The following has been developed in collaboration with Te Arawhiti.
The Ngāti Pūkenga kāinga areas of interest
There are three kāinga areas of interest in which Ngāti Pūkenga have interests. These are depicted in the three maps below which provide an indication of those areas for Ngāti Pūkenga, but are not depictions of any RFR area.
Map showing the Pakikaikutu Kāinga Area of Interest referred to in the Deed of Settlement between Ngāti Pūkenga and the Crown.
Map showing the Manaia Kāinga Area of Interest referred to in the Deed of Settlement between Ngāti Pūkenga and the Crown.
Map showing the Tauranga and Maketū Kāinga Area of Interest referred to in the Deed of Settlement between Ngāti Pūkenga and the Crown.
Settlement summary
Ngāti Pūkenga received redress through its Treaty settlement with the Crown.
Iwi: Ngāti Pūkenga
Deed of Settlement signed: 7 April 2013
The Deed was amended during the settlement process.
Ngāti Pūkenga Deed of Settlement
Settlement Date: 12 September 2017
Legislation: Ngāti Pūkenga Claims Settlement Act 2017 (“the Act”)
Ngāti Pūkenga Claims Settlement Act 2017
RFR provisions: The RFR provisions are covered by sections 87-115 and Schedule 4 of the Act.
Offer made to: The RFR offer is in favour of the trustees of Te Tāwharau o Ngāti Pūkenga Trust (“the trustees”)
RFR period: 174 years on and from the settlement date (expires in 2191)
RFR memorials: Yes
Definition of RFR land
Section 88 of the Act defines RFR land included in the settlement. RFR land is land listed in Part 2A of the Attachments to the Deed that, on settlement date, was vested in or held in fee simple by the Crown.
Deed of Settlement - Attachments
RFR land also includes land obtained in exchange for a disposal of RFR land under specified sections. This is set out in section 106(1)(b) of the Act.
Disposals
The RFR obligation arises for any disposal that:
- transfers or vests the fee simple estate in the land, or
- grants a lease of the land for a term that is, or will be (if any rights of renewal or extension are exercised under the lease), 50 years or longer.
Preliminary notice
There is no requirement to give preliminary notice of a disposal in this settlement.
Offering the land
The RFR offer to the trustees needs to include:
- the terms of the offer, including the expiry date
- the legal description and street address of the land
- any interests affecting the land
- contact details for the trustee to respond to.
Expiry date of offer
The RFR offer expires on or after 20 working days after the day the trustees receive the offer. However, a shorter expiry date of on or after 10 working days after the day on which an offer is received applies for any subsequent offers where the expiry date of the earlier offer was not more than 6 months before the expiry date of the later offer.
Subsequent disposal process
If the trustees do not accept an offer, or the offer period expires, the RFR landowner can dispose of the land provided that:
- the subsequent disposal is not on more favourable terms than those offered to the trustees,
- the land is being disposed of within 2 years after expiry of the RFR offer and
- the trustees are notified of the proposed disposal at least 20 working days before the disposal occurs.
This notification must provide details of the disposal, including the name of the person to whom the land is being disposed of and an explanation of how the disposal complies with section 89 of the Act, and a copy of the written contract to demonstrate that the subsequent disposal is not on more favourable terms than the RFR offer.
Exempted disposals
Certain disposals can occur without making an RFR offer to the trustees. These exempted disposals are set out in sections 95-105 of the Act.
The trustees must be notified of the proposed exempted disposal at least 20 working days before the disposal occurs, including an explanation of why the disposal is exempted under the settlement.
RFR Memorials
All records of title for RFR land must be noted with a memorial protecting the Trust’s interest.
If an RFR landowner creates a new record of title for an RFR property, the landowner must advise Toitū Te Whenua as soon as possible so Toitū Te Whenua can place a memorial noting the RFR on the title.
In certain cases, the RFR landowner must seek a certificate from Toitū Te Whenua requesting the removal of the RFR memorial, before a transfer can occur.
Contact details
For more information about the Ngāti Pūkenga claims settlement contact:
Te Tāwharau o Ngāti Pūkenga Trust
PO Box 13610
Tauranga 3141
Ngāti Pūkenga Trust website
Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand
PO Box 5501
Wellington 6145
Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand website
Te Arawhiti – The Office for Māori Crown Relations
SX10111
Wellington 6011
Te Arawhiti website
postsettlement@tearawhiti.govt.nz