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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF REGISTRAR PĀNUI Contact Details Office Office of the Chief Registrar / Māori Appellate Court Address Level 7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace, Wellington 6011 Mailing address DX Box 11203, Wellington Phone 04 914 3102 Email mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Public Holidays) He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Pīra Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tik...

Documents/Panui/2.-SP-2-Appeal-2026-4-Bush-v-Maungatautari-5A1C3B-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Maungatautari-5A1C3B.pdf (116 kb)

Chief Judge Caren Fox and Pae Matua Steve Gunson are pleased to release the third Māori Land Court Annual Report reflecting on the period Matariki 2024 – Matariki 2025.

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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF REGISTRAR PĀNUI Contact Details Office Office of the Chief Registrar / Māori Appellate Court Address Level 7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace, Wellington 6011 Mailing address DX Box 11203, Wellington Phone 04 914 3102 Email mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Public Holidays) He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Pīra Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tik...

Documents/Panui/1.-SP-1-Appeal-2026-2-Mahara-v-Rau-Appeal-2026-11-Stock-v-Rau-Opuatia-9C-2B-2-updated-31.03.26.pdf (117 kb)

Judge Reeves expertly discusses the origins of SILNA and the challenges Ngāi Tahu have faced due to the Crown's failure to fulfil its obligations.

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You need to include both applications (this streamlines the process so that you, the Court staff, and the Judge are able to deal with the succession and the establishment of a whānau trust at the same time).

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)

You need to include both applications (this streamlines the process so that you, the Court staff, and the Judge are able to deal with the succession and the establishment of a whānau trust at the same time).

Uploads/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)

Apply online Download the application form If you or any other party breach the terms of a lease, the matter can be heard by a judge. In these cases, we suggest you seek independent legal advice to discuss possible solutions.

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It may require the decision of a Judge or Registrar. We recommend you keep your court minute in a safe place, as you may need it in the future.

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Currently, Māori Land Court judges act as mediators. While judges are acting as mediators, they will not be able to sit on the court proceeding related to that specific case.

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In the last 10 years, Piri has worked at the Māori Land Court in Whanganui and has recently been added to the MLC Leadership Team. Ngā Kaiwhakawā Our judges Meet the judges of the Māori Land Court.

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