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)
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.
Our kaimahi are here to guide you and your whānau through this experience.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 11 10:00AM AP-20240000012520 19/93 Leanne Anania Opanake 1C 3A – Injunction against any person in respect of any actual threatened trespass or other injury to any Māori land or Māori Reservation (Respondents: Peramari Mikaire Anania (senior), Peramari Mikaire Anania (Junior), Lynn Anania, George Anania and their whanau) TE TAITOKERAU PĀNUI
Documents/Panui/18.-Special-Taitokerau-28-November-2024.pdf (138 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP13 11:45 AM AP-20240000014210 19/93 18(1)(a)/93 18(1)(b)/93 Christian Martin Webber Motungarara A1B - Injunction against any person in respect of any actual threatened trespass of other injury to any Māori land or Māori Reservation (Respondents: Martin Webber and Webber Whānau Trustees)
Our key purpose is to promote the retention of Māori land in Māori hands, and to support landowners to use, occupy and develop their whenua for the benefit of all landowners, and their whānau and hapū. As a court of record, we are responsible for the accurate documentation of the succession and management of Māori land.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 2 2:00PM AP-20250000002228 58/93 Panapana Linda Pene Appeal 2025/5 - Tauakira No. 2M No. 4 block and determination of equitable ownership orders made at 495 Aotea MB 123-133 on 23/12/2024 - Notice of Appeal (Respondent: Petaera and Potaka- Osborne whānau) mailto:mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 9 11:30 AM AP-20250000008210 19/93 Tai Oterangi (Lucia) Mathews Whaanga 1D1B2 – Injunction against any person in respect of any actual threatened trespass or other injury to any Māori land or Māori Reservation Respondents: Hemi Family/LOFA Trustee Limited SP 10 11:30 AM AP-20250000008219 19/93 Tai Oterangi (Lucia) Mathews Whaanga 1D1B2 – Injunction against any person in respect of any actual threatened trespass or other injury to any Māori...
Documents/Panui/6.-Waikato-Maniapoto-7-August-2025.pdf (122 kb)
Chief Judge Fox (Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Te Whānau a Apanui) is the 17th Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court, and the first wahine Māori to hold the role.
Documents/Articles/23-07-20-Media-Statement-Chief-Maori-Land-Court-Judge-appointment.pdf (400 kb)
For further clarification please contact: Office: Level 7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace, Wellington, DX Box SX 11203, WELLINGTON PH: (04) 914 3102 Fax: (04) 914 3100 SNov1 Office of the Chief Registrar PĀNUI He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai Chief Judge applications To be heard via Zoom Tuesday, 5 December 2023 Chief Judge C L Fox PĀNUI NO...
Documents/Panui/Panui-5-December-Chief-Judge-Fox.pdf (80 kb)
