Yes, Māori landowners can make an application to have multiple Māori land blocks, that were once part of the same parent block, be treated as one rating unit. Please contact your local city or district council to apply.
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The key changes to the legislation, support the use and development of Māori freehold land. If you require a separate rating area (SAR) to be created for a separate rate invoice or to apply for a rate rebate - please speak to your local council to request the Separate Rating Areas application form. If you think your land may be non-rateable – please speak to your local council or to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Māori Land Specialist to discuss the use of the Māori land.
Contact our Māori Land Specialist
If you are affected by these changes and would like to talk through your options, contact our Māori Land Specialist Charlie Roddick, The Bay of Plenty Regional Council - Kaitohutohu Matua Whenua Māori.
See also
Changes to the rating of Māori land before and after the Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Act.