Since the passing of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, our role is to:
promote the retention of Māori land in the hands of its owners, whānau and hapū
facilitate the occupation, development and use of Māori land
ensure that decisions made about Māori land are fair and balanced taking into account the needs of all the owners and their beneficiaries.
This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the Court
for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any decision,
determination or order of the Court.
This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the Court
for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any decision,
determination or order of the Court.
Application is being prepared for consideration by a judicial officer (such as a Judge or Registrar) for
a decision; order(s); or direction(s).
Application has been set down for a hearing to make a decision on the application.
ROHE O TĀKITIMU
NATIONAL PĀNUI | TE PĀNUI Ā-MOTU
January | Hānuere
2026
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Applications for hearing in January | Hānuere 2026
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Application is being prepared for consideration by a judicial officer (such as a Judge or Registrar) for
a decision; order(s); or direction(s).
Application has been set down for a hearing to make a decision on the application.
It does this through:
dedicated regional advisors across Aotearoa who provide Māori landowners with on the ground support and guidance on a range of whenua-related matters
a range of tools and resources including its website tupu.nz which includes maps, land use data, downloadable factsheets, and guides for developing business plans or strategies to empower Māori landowner decision making and explore ways to better connect with, care for and develop their whenua
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