MLC 150 years of the Maori Land Court
But things were about to change. Matakohe Island, Whangārei Harbour (1956).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
But things were about to change. Matakohe Island, Whangārei Harbour (1956).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
You may also notice positive changes when contacting or visiting our offices.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2023-Matariki-2024.pdf (11 mb)
In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-incorporations-web-version.pdf (63 kb)
All fees for time in attendance are GST exclusive. 7 Unless directed otherwise, the hourly rates will automatically change along with any changes to the Waitangi Tribunal rates.
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
Judge Aidan Warren discusses the legislative changes that came into effect February 2022.
Since 1993 there has only been a trickle of Māori freehold land that has changed to European title. To achieve this change is possible only in particular circumstances and strict rules apply.
The class also encompasses all records to do with the use of land and with processes to change Māori land titles since the inception of the Māori Land Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
What has changed? Historically, disputes over Māori land often had to be resolved through public court sittings before a judge.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
The topography of the peninsula has undergone significant change due to changes in the shoreline, meaning the land title no longer reflected the shape of the land.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/Aorere-Accretion-determination-of-status-and-ownership-of-land.pdf (890 kb)
The mediation process available is a simplified version of the process that was provided for in the proposed changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 developed by the previous National Government.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/Judges-Corner-Article-by-Judge-Aidan-Warren-on-Dispute-Resolution2.pdf (154 kb)