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The court record holds information about current and historic ownership of Māori land, including block and trust information, minutes, and orders.

Former Judge David Ambler discusses the proposed review of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, with the propositions in detail.

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The Māori Land Court is notifying all owners of the above block about the following hui: Whenua: Rangiwaea No. 4F No. 4B Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Venue: Te Pae Tata - Ruapehu Community Hub, 43a Ruapehu Road, Ohakune 4625 Kaupapa: To consider a 15-year lease with a 5 yearly rent review of the above block For further information please contact Aotea Māori Land Court on 06 3490770 or mlcaotea@justice.govt.nz View the notice here.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings Landowner notices

SP7 15:00 PM AP-20230000022135 18(1)(a)/93 328/93 Catherine Thomas Wharekauri 1A2 - Determination of ownership of a dwelling and occupation order in favour of Te Puna Aroha Mokopuna Whānau Trust SP8 15:15 PM AP-20250000011258 289/93 Carol Power He wāwāhanga ki te poraka o Otonga 3 Partitioning Otonga 3 SP9 15:15 PM AP-20250000011260 151/93 Deputy Registrar Otonga 3 - Confirmation of resolution of assembled owners SP10 15:15 PM AP-20240000009207 1...

Documents/Panui/14.-Te-Waipounamu-15-October-2025.pdf (140 kb)

Following the Government’s decision last week to remove the remaining COVID-19 restrictions, the judiciary, informed by public health advice, reviewed the court operating protocols. Public health advice recommends that people isolate for five days if they have COVID-19 and that masks remain a useful tool to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.

Documents/Articles/23-08-21-Media-Statement-Court-operating-protocols-withdrawn-jury-trial-guidelines-modified.pdf (330 kb)

If there is a disagreement about access to the land, there are provisions for an internal review, and for the water service provider or the landowner to appeal to the Māori Land Court.

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SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 6 2:00 PM AP-20240000010185 231/93 Whetu Marama Kaka He arotakenga i a Motatau 2 Section 21A Reservation (Miria Marae) – Review of Motatau 2 Section 21A Reservation (Miria Marae) SP 7 2:00 PM AP-20230000033888 239/93 338(7)/93 Ripeka Reihana Turnbull Motatau 2 Section 21A Māori Reservation (Miria Marae) - Replace Hineamaru Ropati, Rachel Marie Henare, Lilian Margaret Tipene, Venessa Kate Cherrington, Pikihora Brown-Cooper, Bridgette...

Documents/Panui/15.-Special-Taitokerau-5-November-2024.pdf (143 kb)

However, there are hapū, iwi, and whānau that whakapapa to this land and may have used it for generations.

Located in:  Māori land

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 28 1:30PM AP-20230000027459 A20200002269 45/93 John Te Kaaho or Rurehe CJ 2020/6 - Te Uru Keiha Ahuru Orupe Tuhua or Rurehe - succession and whānau trust orders made at 99 Whakatane MB 279- 282 on 7 July 2003 - Application to the Chief Judge PĀNUI NO.

Documents/Panui/16.-Te-Whakamaene-Chief-Judge-Specials-19-June-2024.pdf (141 kb)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 14 2:30PM AP-20230000019732 A20200004007 45/93 Reihana Ronald Te Rangiwhakaewa Kingi CJ 2020/13 - Te Punga Barclay or Glenville Punga Barclay or Punga Pakere - and a succession order made at 29 Tauranga MB 368 on 20 June 1969 - Application to the Chief Judge SP 15 2:45PM AP-20230000019689 A20190003008 45/93 Marylyn Hurley CJ 2019/16 - Mary Holden or Mary Atkins or Mere Hiria or Mary Hiria - and orders made at 2012 Chief...

Documents/Panui/15.-Te-Whakamaene-Chief-Judge-Specials-18-June-2024.pdf (146 kb)