After 15 or so years as a corporate lawyer, you can imagine my surprise to have the opportunity to join the Māori Land Court. I had to think hard about what I could offer; would my experience be of value?
Your land will be brought up in front of you. You will be able to see the boundaries, the topography of your land, the land cover (e.g. bush, scrub, etc), the fences, roadways and, if you are nosey, what the neighbours are doing to their land.
Te Puna Manawa Whenua outlines what they may need to know, understand, and do when hearing applications in the Māori Land Court.
You can download and edit these PDF forms for the Māori Land Court and the Māori Appellate Court applications and email or mail them to us.
Apply online Download the application form Te whakarerekē i ngā ture o tō tarahiti (utu tāpae $68) Vary the terms of your trust (filing fee $68) Trustees must manage any land or interests as set out in the terms of the trust order.
I see the true survival of tino rangatiratanga, what else is on my island?
If there is no quorum, the meeting may not proceed. Māori Land Court 3.21 The trustees must advise the Māori Land Court of the names of the trustees elected at any general meeting. 3.22 The election of trustees is subject to confirmation by the Māori Land Court. 4.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
Research is needed in a whole range of areas: What is Māori governance? What is good Māori governance?
This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
I understand that in 2004, when the Hon John Tamihere was Minister of Lands, Cabinet approved the investment of approximately $30m in the MFLRP.
