This service removes the focus on litigation, giving parties a greater say in how their dispute is progressed and more control over the decision-making process.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-information-booklet.pdf (922 kb)
The following relevant guiding principles apply to the use of the Special Aid Fund:2 4.1 The Māori Land Court Special Aid Fund is not a general legal aid fund. 4.2 The use of the word "special" in s 98 of the Act is a qualifying indicator of how the fund is to be applied, and denotes something distinguished from others of its kind; for a specific purpose; exceptional; particular. 4.3 Any applications for grants from the Special Aid Fund should where possible be filed and deter...
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
The required software and technology If you want to attend a court hearing remotely, please make sure you have access to reliable technology, Wi-Fi, and software.
The charter may include the following: • the name of the marae • a general description of the marae reservation • a list of iwi15, hapū or whānau who are the beneficiaries of the marae reservation • the process for nominating and selecting marae trustees • how trustees are accountable to the beneficiaries • the process to resolve any conflict between trustees and beneficiaries • a recognition of the committees associated with the marae • the appointment of one or more committees...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
The Court gives the Trustees control of the Trust Property so that the Trustees can deal with the Trust Property, for the benefit of the Beneficiaries. How the Trustees may hold and deal with the Trust Property is subject to the terms of this Trust.
In May 2024, Judge Reeves made final orders by consent determining title, status, and ownership of the land.2 This article describes the historical context, the process to finalise the applications, and how the Court was ultimately able to restore the ownership of the land through extensive engagement with the descendants of the original owners.
Current practice notes include: Ngā whakahuatanga o ngā whakatau a te Kooti Whenua Māori me te Kooti Pīra Māori Citation of decisions of the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court A guide to how decisions of the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court should be cited.
The Māori Reservation Regulations 1994 outline how the trustees are expected to manage the reservation.
Page 1 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/courts/maori-land-court MLC - 01 APPLICATION TO DETERMINE SUCCESSORS FOR SOUTH ISLAND LANDLESS NATIVES (SILNA) LANDS Toitoi SILNA Block (Crown Land Block VIII Lords River Survey District) The Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, Section 455(1); Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Sections 29 and 113; and The Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement, Clause 15.6.2 For more information, email mlcsilna@justice.govt.nz Rule 4.2, 4.5, 10.9(2) HOW TO...
The charter may include the following: • the name of the marae • a general description of the marae reservation • a list of iwi 16, hapū, or whānau who are the beneficiaries of the marae reservation • the process for nominating and selecting marae trustees • how trustees are accountable to the beneficiaries • the process to resolve any conflict between trustees and beneficiaries • a recognition of the committees associated with the marae • the appointment of one or more c...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)
