Judges Corner Article by Judge Aidan Warren on Dispute Resolution2
The new Mediation regime establishes a dispute resolution process based on tikanga Māori to assist owners of Māori Land to resolve disagreements and conflict about their land.
The new Mediation regime establishes a dispute resolution process based on tikanga Māori to assist owners of Māori Land to resolve disagreements and conflict about their land.
The new Mediation regime establishes a dispute resolution process based on tikanga Māori to assist owners of Māori Land to resolve disagreements and conflict about their land.
Amongst other changes, the amendments allowed for the establishment of a dispute resolution service to provide tikanga- informed mediation for parties with whenua Māori disputes to have those matters heard outside of the court process.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-information-booklet.pdf (922 kb)
He aha tēnei ratonga? | What is the dispute resolution service? You can apply for dispute resolution if you are involved in a dispute related to Māori land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (355 kb)
Facilitation and tikanga-informed processes Describe how you facilitate a shared understanding between parties who are in dispute and maintain impartiality during a mediation process.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-application-form.pdf (2 mb)
(i) For the avoidance of doubt, if the parties agree to adopt the ADR process they must complete Steps 1 and 2 of the ADR process, before the dispute can be determined by the Court, unless both parties mutually agree in writing to opt out before completion of the ADR process or there is a need for urgent injunctive relief by any party to the dispute. 11.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/2021-03-12-Example-Occupation-Order.pdf (150 kb)
The mediation process Apply for dispute resolution You can apply for dispute resolution for a matter relating to Māori land if all the people involved in the dispute agree to using this service.
Denise has a law degree and a masters degree in dispute resolution. She is a firm believer in dispute resolution and the power it has for reconciliation and innovation.
Nevertheless, the report is erroneous in implying that the Court’s succession process is particularly complex. Any complexities arise from the inherent nature of Māori land estates and not the succession process.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/MLC-2014-Jun-Judges-Corner-Ambler-J.pdf (191 kb)
What to do if you have a complaint about the dispute resolution service.