Traditional whenua boundaries of hapū and whānau were changed and not all members were granted ownership.
The practice note demystifies what can appear a complex subject, and support both whānau and lenders to improve access to finance for development activity on whenua Māori.
Remember to be considerate of your whānau relationships during mediation. Give some thought to what you do and/or say to maintain whānau relationships during mediation.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/3.7-MLC-Mediation-Workbook.pdf (343 kb)
Succession to Māori land interests can be complex for whānau and for whāngai, and Māori land is often owned by members of different whānau (with different views on whāngai succession).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
On this page Speaking in court Using te reo Māori Legal representation Speaking in court Māori land matters are whānau matters. You can bring whānau with you to court to support you and your application.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 3 11:15 AM AP-20230000029846 239/93 Nicola Diane Keys Mei Porangi Thwaites Whānau Trust - Reduce the number of trustees due to the resignation of Paul James Waikato-Maniapoto PĀNUI
Documents/Panui/5.-Waikato-Maniapoto-26-March-2025.pdf (138 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP2 11:15 AM AP-20250000004872 18(1)(a)/93 Tohi Mason Whānau Trust He whakataunga a te kooti mō tētahi kerēme e whakatauhia ana nō wai te whare ki runga i a Section 18 Block VIII Gore Survey District Decision of the court to determine a claim to a house on Section 18 Block VIII Gore Survey District Te Waipounamu PĀNUI
Grounds for application: I am a party to a contract or arrangement relating to the proposed transfer; or I am the transferor/donor of the land or interest; or I am a trustee for a person entitled to the land or interest 3. Consultation with whānau I have consulted with my immediate whānau about this application; and There are no objections from my whānau 4.
This may mean connecting with other agencies and exploring funding opportunities that can help you and your whānau reach your aspirations for your whenua.
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)
