If you're unsure whether this guidance applies to your situation, or need help
preparing an application, please contact your local Māori Land Court o�ce.
You can also find out more online at www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
What costs are involved with appeals and charging
orders?
Any final terms of trust are subject to confirmation by the Māori Land Court in accordance with
sections 219 or 244 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
5. If you require assistance, please contact your local Māori Land Court office.
Mau hikaia! Mau hikaia! Te ahi e ko Rangi matua Te ahi e ko Papa matua Te ahi e Rangi, te ahi e Papa Tēnei te kaunoti tapu Hei hika atu mō te tipua Hei hika atu mō te tawhito Ka whakamaranga!
Amendments to
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Changes effective from 6 February 2021
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About Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act is the primary legislation for Māori land.
You can read what has changed in the “Update history” at the start of the bench book.
Will Te Kura Kaiwhakawā publish more bench books?
Yes, Te Kura Kaiwhakawā is working to publish the Sexual Violence Trials Bench Book and Kia Mana te Tangata | Judging in Context: A Handbook later in 2025.
The Māori Land Court is notifying all beneficiaries of the above Te Koau Lands Trust about the following hui:
Whenua: Karikarirau, Huruaute, Te Kaha No 31, Te Koau 1 and Te Koau 2
Date: Saturday, 30 May 2026
Time: 9.30 AM
Venue: Te Kaha Beach Hotel, 3 Hotel Road Te Kaha
Zoom: 851 0825 3828 Passcode: 024235
Kaupapa:
Elect new (5) trustees
Consider proposal for an occupation order
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TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI / MĀORI LAND COURT
Place: Whanganui
Present: A H C Warren, Judge
T Baker, Court Taker
Date: 2 December 2024
Application No: AP-20240000013150
Subject: Rescheduling of Aotea court sitting dates
Legislation: Rule 3.8, Māori Land Court Rules 2011
Details of the applicant is as follows:
Applicant Address
Deputy Registrar C/- Māori Land Court, 74 Ingestre Street, Whanganui
The Court: I have considered the 2025 February Aotea Dist...