Expression of interest application form
Expression of interest information booklet
Applications must be sent to DRSexpressionofinterest@justice.govt.nz by 5:00pm on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Please include DRS mediator expression of interest - Your Name in the subject line of your email.
The trial started in April and will continue until the end of 2026, when it will be reviewed.
If you would like to find out whether your trust's application is suitable for the Fast-Track Process, or if you need guidance on the documents required, please contact the Aotea Māori Land Court at mlcaotea@justice.govt.nz
The Māori Land Court is notifying all beneficiaries of the above Māori reservation about the
following hui:
WHENUA: Horowhenua 11B36 2L4A (Part) also known as Horowhenua 11B36 Sec 2L4A -
Kawiu Marae
DATE: Sunday, 12 April 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM
VENUE: Kawiu Marae, 294 Kawiu Road, Levin 5510
Kaupapa:
1.
That written notice must
be filed in the Māori Land Court not later than 18 February 2026
If no notice is filed by the date set out above, the Court may confirm the alienation of the
land by way of sale.
The Māori Land Court is notifying all owners of the above block about the following hui:
Whenua: PARIHAKA NO 20 BLOCK
Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Ōpunake Community Hall, 38 Domett Street Ōpunake 4616
Kaupapa:
To discuss and negotiate a 10-year right of renewal to St Georges By The Sea Limited under the existing lease by way of variation.
...Whenua Trust
The block contains 439.1345 hectares and is situated on Pungapunga Valley Road A meeting
of the owners of the land will be held as follows:
PLACE: River Life Church, 83 Turangi Town Centre, Tūrangi 3334
DATE: Saturday 14 March 2026
TIME: 11 am
Further information can be obtained from the Aotea Māori Land Court on (06) 3490770 (please
quote reference AP-20230000022739.
______________
Deputy Registrar
Aotea Māori Land Court
DX Box PX10207
WHANG...
...whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā
tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai
Special Court Sitting
The following special sitting will be held
At Whakatāne | Whakatāne District Court, 7 Pyne Street, Whakatāne
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Judge T M Wara presiding
Application to be heard
PĀNUI
NO.
...te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā
tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai
Māori Appellate Court Sitting
The following special sitting will be held
At Māori Land Court | Hauora House, 1143 Haupapa Street, Rotorua
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Māori Appellate Court Coram
Judge D H Stone (presiding)
Judge R P Mullins
Judge A M Thomas
Applications to be heard
PĀNUI
NO.
