Te Putaiao Trust does not develop technology or operate platforms.
Development and operational management are undertaken by independent/affiliated entities.

Customary Rights Screening &               Guidance Tool - COMING SOON

Te Putaiao Trust conttinues to pilot development of a Customary Rights Screening Tool to support early assessment of proposals that may affect marine or coastal areas.

“This tool being piloted supports evolving policy, funding, and governance environments and is adaptable as criteria change.”

The tool:

  • helps identify when customary rights may be impacted

  • encourages direct engagement with affected iwi or hapū

  • supports councils, applicants, and communities to avoid harm before formal consent processes

This tool is guidance only.
It does not replace iwi or hapū authority, statutory obligations, or council processes. It supports existing processes.

WE ARE SEEKING FEEDBACK FOR TOOL, SO CONTACT US TO PARTICIPATE..... IN PARTICULAR HAPU/IWI AND REGIONAL COUNCIL.

 

  • “Pilot screening tool”

  • “Early awareness tool”

  • “In development”

  • “Seeking feedback”

  • “Non-determinative”

  • “Supports existing processes”


 

Services

We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions.

BASIC

We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

We are keen to collaborate with groups  on environmentl non-commercial related projects,, in particular hatchery projects.

SCREENING TOOL

We plan to offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs. Screening tool coming to this site soon

Independence and Integrity

Te Putaiao Trust is independent and non-commercial.

We do not:

  • promote extractive development

  • act on behalf of government or private industry

  • replace iwi, hapū, or rūnanga authority

Our role is to support clarity, protection, and responsible decision-making in relation to the moana.

Why This Work Matters

The marine environment of Aotearoa faces increasing pressure from:

  • coastal development

  • infrastructure expansion

  • mining and extractive proposals

  • pollution and cumulative environmental harm

History shows that once marine ecosystems are degraded, recovery is slow and uncertain.
Care for the moana must therefore be guided by wisdom, restraint, and responsibility — not only what is technically permissible, but what is right.