OFFICE OF THE CHIEF REGISTRAR
PĀNUI
Contact Details
Office Office of the Chief Registrar / Māori Appellate Court
Address Level 7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace, Wellington 6011
Mailing address DX Box SX11203, Wellington
Phone 04 914 3102
Email mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz
Office hours Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed on Public Holidays)
He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Pīra
Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki,...
Our kaimahi also took part in the Hautapu
ceremony at Hamilton Gardens, showing strong
support for this cultural tradition.
28 kaimahi
2 resident judges
5,583 landblocks
Taitokerau - Whangārei
139,203 hectares
207, 498 owners
Auckland Information Office
7 kaimahi
Te Waharoa - Auckland
27 kaimahi
1 resident judge
3,863 landblocks
Waikato-Maniapoto - Hamilton
125,710 hectares
349,704 owners
39 kaimahi
2 resident judges
5,257 landblocks
Waiariki - Rotorua
308,636 hectares
1,111,...
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT
SP4 9:30 AM AP-20240000004615 Reg 21/94 Kevin
Edmonds,
Kahi
Dickinson
Tokaanu Township 4A Blk IV Reservation
- Inquiry into the administration of a Māori
Reservation
SP5 9:30 AM AP-20240000008197 239/93,
338(7)/93
Fahran
Kohine
Rawhiti,
Kahi
Dickinson
He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī
mō Tokaanu Township 4A Blk IV
Reservation
Replace Alieta J Paekitawhiti Hall,
Deseree Marama Ormsby, John Hiwinui
Ham, Ngarini Eliza...
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT
SP4 9:30 AM AP-20240000004615 Reg 21/94 Kevin
Edmonds,
Kahi
Dickinson
Tokaanu Township 4A Blk IV Reservation
- Inquiry into the administration of a Māori
Reservation
SP5 9:30 AM AP-20240000008197 239/93,
338(7)/93
Fahran
Kohine
Rawhiti,
Kahi
Dickinson
He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī
mō Tokaanu Township 4A Blk IV
Reservation
Replace Alieta J Paekitawhiti Hall,
Deseree Marama Ormsby, John Hiwinui
Ham, Ngarini Eliza...
On 5 August 2026, the Court provided notice of the Judicial Conference to all parties.
On 7 August 2026, the respondent, Mr Duane Monk, advised the Court that he would be
out of the country and would not return until 5 December 2026.
She asks that the adjournment be declined and
that the hearing proceed.
Directions
7. Regrettably, I am of the view that it is necessary to adjourn the hearing set down for 3
September 2026 in order to provide Mr Tootill with a reasonable opportunity to take
instructions.
8.
The approved measures are:
Application category Maximum timeframe
Simple and uncontested applications
Section 86 and 87 applications (applications to amend the court record)
6 months
Succession applications 12 months
Governance applications 12 months
Title change applications 24 months
Other applications (including Chief Judge and Māori Appellate Court) 24 months
7. The measures are intended to improve transparency, help identify where delays occur and
support ongoing effor...
Election of Trustees
[Discussion notes and resolution]
Moved by: Seconded by: Move the resolution: Āe/Kāo
7. Final resolution
That an application be filed with the Māori Land Court to constitute the [name of ahu whenua
or whenua tōpū trust], appoint [list the full names of the elected trustees] as trustees and
approve the draft trust order.
The dispute resolution service is free of charge, but you may
need to meet the costs of travel to attend mediation and of
any independent legal advice (if you choose to seek it).
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https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/contact-us/draft-regional-map-page/
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/application-forms/
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/maori-land/disputes-about-maori-land/
