However, at the end of the day I think the best inspiration I can leave with you is based on my own first-hand experiences and what I have learned so far. The first observation I would make is that work is exactly that – work.
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WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Use this form to file an appeal against an interim or preliminary decision or determination of the Māori Land
Court in which there remain outstanding matters for the Court to address.
Updates reflecting the changes have been made to our application forms and Pātaka Whenua.
What does this mean for you?
If you file an application to the Māori Land Court or the Māori Appellate Court on or after 1 July 2026 , you will notice an increase in the fee you need to pay:
Our $23 fee will increase to $24
Our $68 fee will increase to $70
Our $228 fee will increase to $233
Our $399 fee will increase to $408
More information
The full list of updated fees is ava...
It is impossible to be categorical about what
relationships may give rise to concern about impartiality, but close blood relationships or
domestic relationships are clearly disqualifying.
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HE PĀNUI WHAKAMŌHIO MŌ TĒTAHI TONO PĪRA
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Form 13
Rule 8.8(a)
WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Use this form to file an appeal against a final decision or determination of the Māori Land Court.
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Form 12A
Rule 8.14(2)
WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
This form is used to apply to the Māori Appellate Court for leave to appeal a decision after the time limit for
filing an appeal has expired, in accordance with section 58(3) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and rule
8.14(2) of the Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026.
