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.
Haere mai is the reo pōwhiri at the marae. At this point in te pā whenua, you should have gathered all the information you need, and you should be ready to file an application with the Court.
If more information is required, we will contact you to request further details. Te tuku uiui
Submit an enquiry online
Submit an enquiry online in Pātaka Whenua.
Ko te amorangi ki mua ko te hāpai ō ki muri
Understanding how we can help you to have a positive experience Just like the marae and how we organise ourselves to carry out the relevant rituals, nau mai is where information gathering and preparation takes place before you file an application.
Te Kooti Whenua Māori
Māori Land Court
Te wāhi: Omarumutu
Te hunga kooti i reira:
Present
C M Wainwright, Te Kaiwhakawā
D Witoko, Te Karaka o te Kooti
N R Emery, Te Kairēhita
Te rangi: 23 Pēpuere 2026
Te nama o te tono:
Application number
AP-20240000014114
Te kaupapa: He whakarerekētanga ki ngā rā nohoanga i te rohe o
Waiariki
Rescheduling of Waiariki court sitting date
Te
About Te Kura Kaiwhakawā
Te Kura Kaiwhakawā is a judge-led organisation that provides judicial education and professional development for the judiciary throughout their careers.
Te Kooti Whenua Māori
Māori Land Court
Te wāhi: Whanganui
Te hunga kooti i reira:
Present
A H C Warren, Te Kaiwhakawā
C Mears, Te Karaka o te Kooti
Te rangi: 17 Tīhema 2025
Te nama o te tono:
Application number
AP-20240000013150
Te kaupapa: He whakarerekētanga ki ngā rā nohoanga i te rohe o
Aotea
Rescheduling of Aotea court sitting date
Te ture: Te ture o Ngā Ture o Te...
Te Kooti Whenua Māori
Māori Land Court
Te wāhi: Wellington
Te hunga kooti i reira:
Present
Judge D H Stone, Te Kaiwhakawā
J Barlow, Te Karaka o te Kooti
K Mataruarua, Te Kaiāwhina o te Kooti
Te rangi: 29 Hānuere 2026
Te nama o te tono:
Application number
AP-20250000004639
Te kaupapa: He whakarerekētanga ki ngā rā nohoanga i te rohe o
Tākitimu
Rescheduling of Tākitimu cou...
Te Kooti Whenua Māori
Māori Land Court
Te wāhi: Wellington
Te hunga kooti i reira:
Present
D H Stone, Te Kaiwhakawā
J Barlow, Te Karaka o te Kooti
K Mataruarua, Te Kaiāwhina o te Kooti
Te rangi: 5 Māehe 2026
Te nama o te tono:
Application number
AP-20260000000875
Te kaupapa: He whakarerekētanga ki ngā rā nohoanga i te rohe o
Tākitimu
Rescheduling of Tākitimu court sitting...
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT
SP11 10:00 AM AP-20260000004147 239/93 Roenna Sarron
Davidson,
Frances Gail
Renton
He whakarerekētanga ki ngā
tarahitī mō Hikitia Kipa Whānau
Trust
Replace Rauponga Sarron Mills with
Jan Christine Renton as responsible
trustee of the Hikitia Kipa Whānau
Trust
SP12 10:05 AM AP-20260000002527 239/93 Te Ngaehe o Te
Rangi Ranginui
Wanikau
He whakarerekētanga ki ngā
tarahitī mō Te Ranginui Wanikau
Whānau Trust...
