A review must be lodged within 20 working days after the determination or order is made or, at the satisfaction of a judge, within a longer period. For further assistance please contact the registry office in which the application has been considered.
Front row, from left: Judge Milner, Deputy Chief Judge Coxhead, Chief Judge Fox, Chief District Court Judge Taumaunu and Judge Isaac.
The Court may convene to make orders Via Zoom – Meeting ID: 89807678918 Tuesday, 25 November 2025 Judge A M Thomas presiding Application heard PĀNUI NO.
Te Puna Manawa Whenua is written by Māori Land Court judges. It is overseen by a judicial editing komiti, comprised of Māori Land Court judges, supported by legal research counsel from the Māori Land Court.
...Presiding Officer: Te Paparahi o te Raki Inquiry (Wai 1040), Housing Policy and Services Inquiry (Wai 2750) ◆ Also holds a warrant as Chief Justice of the High Court of Niue, and as a Judge of the Cook Islands High Court (Land Division) Judges of the Court/ Ngā Kaiwhakawā o te Kooti Judge Wilson Isaac Ngāti Porou, Ngai Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu ◆ Appointed 11 March 1994 (100th Māori Land Court Judge) ◆ Appointed Deputy Chief Judge 8 September...
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2024-Matariki-2025.pdf (16 mb)
While it is not a comprehensive statement of the law and does not bind judges, Te Puna Manawa Whenua serves as a guide and reference for judges to refer to.
Unless the judge has directed that the order be issued immediately, it will be two months before it’s issued.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
You will need to formally identify yourself to the Judge (the Judge will usually ask you your name or ask who is appearing on the application).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
ROSTERING Booking of Judge’s sitting dates. ROSTER Judge’s schedule.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 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 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 Thursday 28 September 2023 Chief Judge C L Fox PANUI NO:...
