Discussion on Urupā Reservations (Māori burial grounds)
01 Mar 2014 | NewsWhere the urupā is not to consist of the whole block of land, the plan needs to show the siting of the urupā as accurately as possible on the block.
Where the urupā is not to consist of the whole block of land, the plan needs to show the siting of the urupā as accurately as possible on the block.
How to make a formal complaint If after talking with us you still have concerns, you can make a complaint: by email to complaints@justice.govt.nz in writing to the Māori Land Court: Level 7, Fujitsu Tower Māori Land Court SX11203 141 The Terrace Wellington Please include the following information with your complaint: Your first and last name (including company name if relevant) Your email address The details of your complaint.
The average size of a Māori land block is 52.5 hectares, with the smallest 10% of blocks averaging 80m2 and the largest 10% 468 hectares.
The Māori Land Court is notifying all owners of the above block about the following hui: Whenua: Section 61B Block IV Waitara S.D (Wairoa Block) Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Whai Community Centre 17 Princess Street Waitara 4320 Kaupapa: Future Utilisation of Land The Establishment of an Ahu Whenua Trust; Elect Responsible Trustee(s) Elect Advisory Trustee(s); and Determine the terms of trust e.g Te Tumu Paeroa’s stand...
TIME APPLICATION NO. SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP5 2:00PM AP-20230000026487 A20230003530 67/93 240/93 Isobel May O’Rourke Awaroa A3B2A1A and Awaroa A3B2C1 Blocks (Rakaunui Marae) – Judicial Conference (Removal of Simon McQueen as trustee) SP6 2.00PM AP-20230000026527 A20230004075 67/93 21/94 Isobel May O’Rourke Awaroa A3B2A1A and Awaroa A3B2C1 Blocks (Rakaunui Marae) – Judicial Conference (Enquiry into administration of a Māori Reservation)...
Documents/Panui/3-v2.-Waikato-Maniapoto-Special-5-August-2024.pdf (223 kb)
TIME APPLICATION NO. SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP1 10:30 AM AP-20230000019808 298/93 Rugby Rangi Smith Hereheretau B2D1A and Hereheretau B2D1B blocks - Partition SP2 10:45 AM AP-20240000008288 239/93 Angela Smith Hereheretau B2D1B block and Hereheretau B2D1B & Hereheretau B2D2 trust – Reduce the number of trustees due to the deaths of Trevor Joseph Waikawa and Joseph Kahukura SP3 11:15 AM AP-20230000034045 241/93 Tammy Amy Watene Kaiti...
Documents/Panui/25.-Tairawhiti-Special-2-September-2024.pdf (155 kb)
TIME APPLICATION NO. SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP5 2:00PM AP-20230000026487 A20230003530 67/93 240/93 Isobel May O’Rourke Awaroa A3B2A1A and Awaroa A3B2C1 Blocks (Rakaunui Marae) – Judicial Conference (Removal of Simon McQueen as trustee) SP6 2.00PM AP-20230000026527 A20230004075 67/93 21/94 Isobel May O’Rourke Awaroa A3B2A1A and Awaroa A3B2C1 Blocks (Rakaunui Marae) – Judicial Conference (Enquiry into administration of a Māori Reservation)...
Documents/Panui/3.-Waikato-Maniapoto-Special-5-August-2024.pdf (223 kb)
TIME APPLICATION NO. SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP4 10:00AM AP-20230000022393 289/93 Denis Wiremu Tipene Taieri Block A Subdivision 18 - Partition SP5 10:00AM AP-20230000022378 215/93 219/93 220/93 222/93 Ruth Christine Ruby Williams Taieri Block A Subdivision 18 - Constitute the Taieri Block A Subdivision 18 Ahu Whenua Trust and appoint Ruth Christine Ruby Williams, Stuart Maui Fife, Vicky Lorraine Wilson, Linley Dianne Williams...
Documents/Panui/1.-Special-Te-Waipounamu-2-October-2024.pdf (143 kb)
TIME APPLICATION NO. SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP4 10:00AM AP-20230000022393 289/93 Denis Wiremu Tipene Taieri Block A Subdivision 18 - Partition SP5 10:00AM AP-20230000022378 215/93 219/93 220/93 222/93 Ruth Christine Ruby Williams Taieri Block A Subdivision 18 - Constitute the Taieri Block A Subdivision 18 Ahu Whenua Trust and appoint Ruth Christine Ruby Williams, Stuart Maui Fife, Vicky Lorraine Wilson, Linley Dianne Williams,...
Documents/Panui/4.-Special-Te-Waipounamu-2-October-2024.pdf (144 kb)
TIME APPLICATION NO. SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP32 11:00AM A20140006127 / AP- 20230000025535 238/93 George Tama Nicholls Koromatua 3A block and other Blocks - Enforcement of Obligations of W.T Nicholls Trust *To be heard alongside AP-20240000006379 - Pokokuo & other blocks (W.T Nicholls Ahu Whenua Trust) – Injunction against any person in respect of any actual threatened trespass or other injury to any Māori land or Māori Reservation (Respon...
Documents/Panui/31.-Waikato-Maniapoto-Special-25-September-2024.pdf (144 kb)