Factsheet Dispute resolution service web version
You can apply for the dispute resolution service through one of our offices.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
You can apply for the dispute resolution service through one of our offices.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
Amongst other changes, the amendments allowed for the establishment of a dispute resolution service to provide tikanga- informed mediation for parties with whenua Māori disputes to have those matters heard outside of the court process.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-information-booklet.pdf (922 kb)
Tēnā koe. Use this form when you want to apply for an out of court tikanga-based dispute resolution service to help resolve issues concerning Māori land.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-98L-Application-for-dispute-resolution-April-202104.pdf (714 kb)
Page 1 of 15 Te Ratonga Whakatau Wenerau o Te Kooti Whenua Māori Māori Land Court Dispute Resolution Service Te puka tono mō te tūnga Takawaenga Expression of interest form - Mediator Aratohu Instructions Complete all sections of this form.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-application-form.pdf (2 mb)
Apply online Download the application form Ngā raumei Resources Download printable versions of our dispute resolution resources.
Pae Matua Steve Gunson is pleased to announce that expressions of interest to become a mediator for Te Ratonga Whakatau Wenerau o Te Kooti Whenua Māori - the Māori Land Court Dispute Resolution Service are now being received.
If you’re not sure which application form to complete, you can find more information about different types of applications in our Whenua section.
DISPUTES RESOLUTION SERVICE The end to end process facilitated by the Māori Land Court which covers the application, initial engagement, mediation and actioning of any mediation outcomes.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
In the case of a tie, the resolution is not passed. When a resolution is passed, the acts and proceedings that follow will be valid and of good effect as if all trustees agreed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template-18082025.pdf (444 kb)
An application to the MLC needs to be filed on the relevant application form and accompanied by the application fee, which is detailed on the form.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-OCT21-Maori-Land-Trusts.pdf (341 kb)