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Friday, 26 September, from 5:30pm to Saturday, 27 September 6:00pm.
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As well as providing support in Court proceedings, Māori Land Court staff deliver a
range of services to Māori landowners and stakeholders.
These services are provided based on the Māori Land Court’s customer journey model,
modelled on the experience the Court wants for manuhiri when they visit the marae.
On this page
Dispute resolution service
Apply for dispute resolution Ko te whakapapa te ara ki ō mātua tūpuna
It is your connections to each other that keep you connected to your ancestors Dispute resolution service
Our dispute resolution service is a free, voluntary, tikanga-based process where parties can resolve disputes related to Māori land confidentially, outside of a court setting.
The Māori Land Court warmly invites you once again to share your thoughts on the service you’ve received from us - this time, with a focus on your experience using Pātaka Whenua.
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Application for payment from the Mäori Land
Court Special Aid Fund for a barrister/solicitor
appointed to assist the Court (service provider
- Kokiri Chambers)
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98(9)(aa)/93
River City Press
Limited
Mouri Türoa Initiative (Whanganui Awa &
tributaries) - Application for payment from
Mäori Land Court Special Aid Fund for
reasonable fees and expenses (service
provider - Rivercity Press Limited)
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98(9)(aa)/93
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Ngā Karere
News
1 September 2025 | Ngā karere
He uiuinga whānui mā ngā kaiwhakamahi o Pātaka Whenua 2025
Pātaka Whenua (our online portal) – Court User Survey
We want to hear about your experiences engaging with the court and your views on the service we have provided.
28 August 2025 | Ngā karere
Ngā ara ture hou mā ngā kaipupuri whenua Māori i raro i te ture hou
New legal pathways for Māori landowners under the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
New legislatio...
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TE WAIPOUNAMU
PĀNUI
Contact Details
Office Te Waipounamu District
Address Māori Land Court, Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch
Mailing address DX Box WX11124, Christchurch
Phone 03 962 4900
Email mlctewaipounamu@justice.govt.nz
Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed on Public Holidays)
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TE WAIPOUNAMU
PĀNUI
Contact Details
Office Te Waipounamu District
Address Māori Land Court, Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch
Mailing address DX Box WX11124, Christchurch
Phone 03 962 4900
Email mlctewaipounamu@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
Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā
tikanga o n...