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In August 2020, the Government passed targeted
changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify
the legal processes for owning, occupying and using
Māori land. What has changed? Historically, disputes over Māori land often had to be resolved
through public court sittings before a judge.
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Section 133 of the Trusts Act 2019 (formerly section 66 of the Trustee Act 1956).
Section 131 of the Trusts Act 2019 (formerly section 73 of the Trustee Act 1956).
WHY MAKE THIS CHANGE? The time and travel costs associated with attending a court
sitting are removed when an application can be decided by a
registrar. This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori
Land Court. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
In August 2020, the Government passed targeted
changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify
the legal processes for owning, occupying and using
Māori land. What has changed?
Your role in the proceedings (e.g. applicant, respondent, legal representative for
the applicant).
3. The date on which the judge reserved their judgment.
In addition, where necessary, an additional description has been added to some classifications to
ensure clarity as to the coverage of that class for court staff.
2 Custody of the permanent record under rule 7.20 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011
3 Access to the permanent record under rule 7.21 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011
4 Maintenance of the permanent record under rule 7.22 of the Māori Land Court Rules 201...
Crown-
owned land is, in effect, state-owned land.
3 An area of land reserved for a special
purpose when land is subdivided.
4 A subtribe or kin group that is linked by a
common ancestor.
5 A document prepared and signed by a court,
to give effect to a decision of a judge of
that court.
6 A person bound to deal with property
on behalf of the owners or beneficiaries.