# Land Back to Māori in Abel Tasman | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-07-03T07:16:21+00:00
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A historic land return bill is set to transfer over 3,000 hectares—including parts of Abel Tasman National Park—to Māori descendants via the Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, resolving a 17-year legal dispute. While the trust sees this as a balanced, protective step under their guardianship role, Nelson Mayor Nick Smith warns it could weaken park protections, launching a petition to keep the land under the National Parks Act. Smith proposes co-governance instead and criticizes the rushed timeline and lack of transparency around 250 affected land titles. The trust counters that public access remains intact and a 25-year DOC management agreement ensures ongoing care, calling the settlement a long-overdue victory for the community. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/16a496799d42da6f

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