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Chief Judge Dr Caren Fox expressed her excitement sharing this resource, stating that it captures a wealth of knowledge about the law relevant to the Court and its jurisdiction.

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Prepare for court hearing AP-20230000033844 18/10/2023 CJ 2023/57 Hori Haitana - and succession orders made at 8 ALTK 198 on 19/05/1977 – Application to the Chief Judge 45/93 Robert Phillip Haitana 5. Prepare for court hearing AP-20230000033895 19/10/2023 CJ 2023/58 - Marangai Te Whataati also known as Marangi Wataati or Paroa or Marangai Paroa or Marangi Paroa and succession orders made at 217 Rotorua MB 5 on 20/07/1986 and 222 Rotorua MB 18 on 21/03/1988 - Application to the...

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In the case of an unsuccessful mediation, the mediator is required to report to the Judge about the lack of resolution and state the issues that are unresolved. Given that many of the parties before the Māori Land Court are unrepresented it is understandable why the mediator is required to play this reporting role.

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In the case of an unsuccessful mediation, the mediator is required to report to the Judge about the lack of resolution and state the issues that are unresolved. Given that many of the parties before the Māori Land Court are unrepresented it is understandable why the mediator is required to play this reporting role.

Documents/Judges-corner-articles/Judges-Corner-Article-by-Judge-Aidan-Warren-on-Dispute-Resolution2.pdf (154 kb)

On the discretion to appoint trustees, that Court stated that ordinarily the Māori Land Court would give substantial weight to the views of the owners.

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Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 As stated above the Burial and Cremation Act 1964 does not apply to urupā.

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  This action takes manuhiri from the state of sacredness to ordinary and is an expression of the hospitality and generosity of the hau kainga.

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You can appeal a Māori Land Court decision about access to the Māori Appellate Court by filing in a notice of appeal form (Form 13) stating the appeal is made under section 171 of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025.

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Rule 5.11(2)(b) of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 states that a report must be produced and made available to the public of all applications filed in the Māori Land Court that are six months or older and where a final decision has not yet been made on that application.

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  After a successful mediation hui, we will send you 'Terms of the Resolution' summarising the hui and stating the agreed outcome. There may also be a court order included if the outcome was referred to a judge or registrar to action.

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