Disputes about whenua Māori can be complex and difficult for whānau. They can delay whānau connection to whenua, and plans for developing land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
The way whenua was taken care of and how Māori lived on the land changed with the introduction of laws to allow for settler ownership.
These were the years of the revolution, of the nation of contention, the people of protest, the crowd of combat who fought tirelessly for the survival of te iwi Māori.
The Māori Land Court bench have released a practice note for lending money on whenua Māori. Unlocking finance is an important part of facilitating the occupation, development, and utilisation of whenua Māori for the benefit of owners, their whānau, and their hapū and this practice note is another step on the road to realising this vision.
TAKE NOTICE that Philip Seymour has made application to the Māori Land Court at Te Waipounamu for a meeting of assembled owners seeking a partition of the Otonga 3 block.
Documents/Landowner-notices/Otonga-3-hui-panui-update.pdf (215 kb)
This may mean connecting with other agencies and exploring funding opportunities that can help you and your whānau reach your aspirations for your whenua.
If you are a whānau or hapū member who did not submit the application but would like to speak in Court, you can file a ‘ Notice of intention to appear upon application ’.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP8 10:00AM AP-2024000001738 18(1)(a) Deputy Registrar – for Petaera, Potaka and Osborne Whānau Tauakira No. 2M No. 4 – Determine ownership of a dwelling SP9 10:00AM AP-2024000001740 18(1)(a) Deputy Registrar – for Pene and Ngātoa Whānau Tauakira No. 2M No. 4 – Determine ownership of a dwelling AOTEA PĀNUI
This helps to ensure the hearing goes as smoothly as possible for you and your whānau. Before the court hearing, we will contact you to arrange a test call.
Other suggestions to help you prepare for the interview include practising giving your answers out loud and reviewing the Ministry of Justice website.
