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.
Māori Land Court fees are increasing from 1 July 2026.
MĀORI LAND COURT JUDGMENT DELIVERY EXPECTATIONS 16 September 2026 Judgment delivery expectations All judges of the Māori Land Court aim to deliver decisions as promptly as possible.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Maori-Land-Court-Judgment-Delivery.pdf (99 kb)
Of the appointment, the Chief Justice said: “The role that Judge Fox now assumes as Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court is a role of great responsibility. The Māori Land Court is one of the oldest courts in New Zealand and the work it does is central to the fabric of the Māori community, and the Māori economy.”
Documents/Articles/23-07-20-Media-Statement-Chief-Maori-Land-Court-Judge-appointment.pdf (400 kb)
If the landowner does not agree with the outcome of the review, they can apply to the Māori Land Court to appeal this decision under section 170(1) of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 .
The Māori Land Court is pleased to announce the public launch of Te Puna Manawa Whenua, the Māori Land Court Bench Book.
The Māori Land Court moved to a new database, Pātaka Whenua, in late May 2023 replacing the Māori Land Information System (MLIS).
Awaiting Administrative Action Page 1 of 66 Quarterly Schedule of Outstanding Applications aged over 6 months old held by Māori Land Court or Māori Appellate Court as at 31 May 2023 Produced pursuant to rul 5.11 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 A20170007136 6/12/2017 Taraire 1V - Application to the Chief Judge 45/93 Deputy Registrar 1.
1 Māori Land Update – Ngā Āhuatanga o te whenua June 2015 | Pipiri 2015 This update is issued by the Office of the Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court | Te Kooti Whenua Māori as part of the ongoing efforts to help inform and assist owners, organisations and government agencies about the characteristics of Māori Customary and Māori Freehold Land.
Documents/Maori-Land-Updates/Maori-Land-Update-2015.pdf (213 kb)
1 Māori Land Update – Ngā Āhuatanga o te whenua June 2015 | Pipiri 2015 This update is issued by the Office of the Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court | Te Kooti Whenua Māori as part of the ongoing efforts to help inform and assist owners, organisations and government agencies about the characteristics of Māori Customary and Māori Freehold Land.
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/Maori-Land-Update-2015.pdf (213 kb)
