It is not surprising to me that the skills and capabilities of those in governance are the key to successful enterprise on Māori land. Increasing the skills and capabilities of those in governance, or improving their access to others who do have the requisite skills and capabilities, is the key challenge to improving the utilisation of Māori land.
Judge Stone has completed over 50 mediations for Māori Land Court, Environment Court and Waitangi Tribunal matters. He has successfully helped parties reach resolution over issues relating to succession, Marae governance, trust matters, occupation rights, resource consents and various commercial arrangements.
In your application you will need to include:
detailed evidence to support your appeal
any outcomes you are seeking as a result of the appeal
contact information for any person who may be affected, including those persons who will be affected if your appeal is successful (the respondents)
The filing fee for this application is $399.
If a successor has passed away
If your whanaunga is named on the list but has passed away, apply to the Māori Land Court for succession.
View the Hāwea/Wānaka Succession Form here .