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18/08/2026

The establishment and registration of the Warupa Nole ILG were driven by a desire to utilize our lands for the growth and development of our people -the Warupa Nole and Walopo Wila tribesmen.We are passionate about facilitating positive change and believe that our Customary land can be a catalyst for economic prosperity.We recognize the Medium Term Development Plan of both the Hela Provincial Government and the Tari Pori District and wish to actively participate in this initiatives.Our ILG is committed to collaborating with the Provincial Government to ensure that our community benefits from the various development projects slated for our region.In light of this,l respectfully request that the Hela Provincial Government officially recognize the Warupa Nole ILG as the landowning entity for the Tari township location.Such recognition is vital as it will empower us to engage meaningfully in development processes, ensuring that our rights and interests are duly represented.

28/06/2026

Tale wane Talu Komo kaguapi pole naka hariap lapo kepakani halapetema.Team no surrender jari jagome puza igini tako

20/06/2026

The ILG was set up to protect these Prime Customary Lands for the Landowners and to ensure landowners utilize their lands for economic gain and to retain these lands for future generation .Base on section 132 of the Land Act 1996 inter Alia which reads subject to section 10 and 11,a customary Landowner has no power to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of customary land or customary right otherwise than to citizens in accordance with custom and a contract or agreement made by him to do so is vold

15/06/2026

06/06/2026

Jagome Puza Igini Urume Wagale Lajagi Mara Malenda Urunawini, Noko Himi Igini, Ipa Talira Igini Piralu Pirai Hemagi Pamu Takeya.Kupa Londopa Loli kala kala Wane Urume Lulu Jaka Takaya:Wena Wane Talu Apu Iripu Howa Eka Tiai Tindai Mialu Kupa Londopa Ipule Pamu Takeya.

28/04/2026

Congratulation for Provincial Administrator Hela Mr Ronny Angu for your substantiate appointment as the Hela Provincial Administrator.Warupa Nole lncorporated Land Group (ILG )and Warupa Nole lntegrated Sustainable Landowners Association lnc trust that you bring in wealth of experience,new ideas, wisdom, knowledge and the quality of leadership to bring Hela Province going forward to the next level.

09/04/2026

RECOGNITION & ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN WARUPA NOLE ILG & LAND DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS: Warupa Nole ILG in Tari,Hela Province of PNG to address an important matter regarding land development & the recognition of Warupa Nole ILG in the Tari Township area: Part of Tari Township falls within the customary land area of the Warupa Nole & Walopo Wila tribesmen in Piribu Village Tari Urban LLG:Our ILG has recently registered our land area, officially establishing the Warupa Nole ILG: However the past year, the Hela Provincial Government has not consulted or involved us in any land development activities within our land areas: The following points to the relevant Provincial Authorities in Hela Province (1) CONSULTATION & INVOLVEMENT: Going forward,we expect that any development on land areas belonging to the Warupa Nole ILG should consult & involve our ILG executives, Any form of development contracts should involve us: This collaboration is crucial for transparent, participation & sustainable land development:(2) NOTIFICATION & INVOLVEMENT: We urge the Hela Provincial Administration & the Provincial Government to notify us & actively engage the Warupa Nole ILG executives in any future dealings related to land development:Our participating is essential for successful negotiation, business opportunities & responsible land use:(3) COMMUNICATION RELATIONSHIP: We propose that the Hela Provincial Administration & the Government establishes a robust communication channel with the Warupa Nole & Walopo Wila people through our ILG executive: This will foster better understanding, cooperation & effective decision making aiming at productive land use of our land:(4) NATIONAL DEPARTMENT Of LANDS & PHYSICAL PLANNING: The National Department of Lands & Physical Planning be informed of any development on Warupa Nole & Walopo Wila land by the Provincial Administration, Provincial Government & the Provincial Customary Lands Office of Hela Province: Their awareness will help ensure proper coordination & adherence to legal processes:We also seek some control measures or directives from the National Lands & Physical Planning advising the Hela Provincial Government & the Administration: THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION WARUPA NOLE INCORPORATED LAND GROUP (ILG)

07/04/2026

To clear the air,

Under Section 132 of the Land Act, the direct selling of customary land in PNG to private individuals, companies, or foreigners is illegal. The law does not allow customary land to be sold through agreements between individuals. Landowners can only lease or transfer land to the State, which may then lease it back for development purposes under proper arrangements.

For sales made before the Land (Amendment) Act 2024 came into effect, citizen-to-citizen transactions may still be recognized if they were done legally at that time. However, sales to foreigners have always been illegal and remain invalid.

Under the new amendment, any direct sale of customary land is now void and has no legal effect. This means buyers do not receive legal ownership, the land remains with the customary landowners, and any money paid is unlikely to be refunded. People occupying such land also risk eviction because the sale is not recognized by law. (Example: Port Moresby evictions everywhere).

If you or a company are currently on customary land through informal arrangements, the safest legal option is to follow proper processes. Landowners should register as an Incorporated Land Group (ILG), go through the Voluntary Customary Land Registration process, and arrange a formal lease through the State so that both the landowners and occupants are protected under the law.

In places like Port Moresby and Lae, landowners are selling land without proper valuation. There is no problem if you use the land for your own benefit, as it is your land passed down through generations. However, selling customary land for money is illegal under the amendment act. You can be charged for unlawfully selling the land, as it is a criminal offence. The court will consider whether there is an element of mens rea (intention) or actus reus (action). It will assess whether there was an intention to sell the land for money or whether the person actually entered into a contractual agreement to sell the land to a buyer. These two elements of criminal law will be applied, and you may be held criminally liable if found guilty.

Always follow the proper legal process to avoid losing both your land and your money.

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18/03/2026