新西兰的法案澄清说,毛利人必须证明,自1840年以来,在实际使用海洋区域时,毛利人必须持续使用海洋区域,才能主张习惯所有权。 New Zealand’s bill clarifies that Māori must prove continuous, physical use of marine areas since 1840 to claim customary title.

新西兰议会正在审查的对《海洋和沿海区法》的新修正案澄清,习惯的海洋产权要求必须基于1840年以来的实际和持续使用,将举证责任转移给申请人。 New amendments to New Zealand’s Marine and Coastal Area Act, under review in Parliament, clarify that customary marine title claims must be based on tangible, continuous use since 1840, shifting the burden of proof to applicants. 立法者对措辞不明确的担忧进行辩论,包括提及被推翻的法院判决的序言,批评者说这些判决可能会误导公众。 Lawmakers debate concerns over unclear drafting, including a preamble referencing overruled court decisions, which critics say may mislead the public. 政府为这些变化辩护,指出这些变化与最高法院最近的一项裁决是一致的,该项裁决强调物质证据优先于精神或文化协会。 The government defends the changes, stating they align with a recent Supreme Court ruling that emphasized physical evidence over spiritual or cultural associations. 该法案旨在加强法律的清晰度,同时兼顾毛利tikanga和为准确性而修订序言。 The bill aims to strengthen legal clarity while balancing Māori tikanga, with the preamble set to be revised for accuracy.