See also Ngawaka v Ngāti Rehua-Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust Board (No 2) [2021] NZHC 291 at [43]–[47] and [58] 45 statutes referencing tikanga include the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (see s 2 definitions of “tikanga Māori” and “mana tamaiti (tamariki)”); Resource Management Act 1991; and Taumata Arowai–the Water Services Regulator Act 2020.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP1 2:00 PM AP-20250000007416 239/93 Albert Baker, Henare Ratima, Maria Rahui, Tracy Bush He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī mō Tataraakina C Trust Reduce the trustees of the Tataraakina C Trust by removing Hirini Douglas Andrews, Serena O'Donnell and Matiu Heperi- Northcroft
Other acts and legislation We hear applications relating to Māori freehold land under select Acts, or parts of them, including: Property Law Act 2007 Family Protection Act 1955 Government Roading Powers Act 1989 Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949 Local Government Act 1974.
But if you can’t attend, you can instruct a solicitor to attend, or arrange for a member of your family to attend in your place. It’s important the person who attends for you can give the Court the evidence it will need.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
Urupa Reservations Urupā reservations (Māori burial grounds) have a special status in legal terms as well as having family, spiritual, cultural and historical importance.
More information For more information about Māori Land Trusts please write to, phone, fax, email, or visit a Māori Land Court office.
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Fee increase summary Current rate New rate $22 $23 $66 $68 $220 $228 $385 $399 Detailed fee list Māori Land Court Current rate (inc GST) New rate (inc GST) Filing an application in respect of the following: (a) hearing and determining any claim to recover damages from trespass or any other injury to Māori freehold land (b) hearing and determining any proceeding founded on contract or tort where debt, demand, or damage relates to Māori freehold land (c) any other de...
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Although appearances by family members as counsel are not common, judges should be particularly careful if that situation arises.
One of the interesting sessions was on "Enhancing Public Trust in the Courts". The three presenters Hon Susan Kiefel AC (Chief Justice of Australia), Zhou Qiang (Chief Justice of the People’s Republic of China and President of the Supreme People’s Court) and Assoc.
Jasmine Alexander & Joseana Goodhall with Elizabeth Rangi, Levi Gray & Rawinia Connors as trustees 33 11:50AM A20220014742 239/93, 237/93 Te Utupoto Tamehana Patapu Trust - Reduce the trustees by resignation of Tania Bailey 34 12:05PM A20220007710 151/93 Maureen Flutey Papatupu 3B2B Section 1 & No. 8 Papatupu - Confirmation of alienation by way of sale to Maurice Sorenson, Linda Sorenson & Waverley Trustee CO Limited (as trustees of the Glenian Trust) At Te Häwera...
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