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 at Hamilton Māori Land Court, Level 2, BNZ Centre 354 Victoria Street...
Kei ngā reo pāorooro o ngā pari kārangaranga puta noa i te motu, tēnā rā koutou katoa! The Māori Land Court is pleased to announce the public launch of Te Puna Manawa Whenua , the Māori Land Court Bench Book, which is now available on the Courts of New Zealand website.
Succession for whāngai Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021 What do I need to do? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
PROPOSED TRUSTEES TO BE APPOINTED: Name: Name: Name: Name: Name: Name: Signed by the Applicant (s): Dated: / / Dated: / / NOTE: (i) Consents of all beneficiaries to an estate must be filed.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-23-Application-Whanau-Trust.pdf (149 kb)
Extending the eligibility of occupation orders will enable more people who whakapapa to land to occupy and build on their land interest. What do I need to do? Contact your trust about an occupation license or lease.
This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. What do I need to do? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
Dispute resolution service Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021 What do I need to do? If you want to make an application to the Māori Land Court or you have an application already in the Māori Land Court that is being delayed by a dispute, you can apply to use the dispute resolution service to attempt to settle the dispute outside of a court sitting.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
This is also a good opportunity to review the way your trust keeps and provides information. How can I find out more? If you have further questions, contact a Māori Land Court office.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)
The challenge now is to develop a robust and consistent framework, so that those owners of Māori Land who seek genuine resolution can use this service and avoid determinations that result in a winner and loser. To conclude, I quote from the learned Sir Ivor Richardson [former President of the Court of Appeal] who noted that “It is not the absence of disputes that define a society or community but rather the processes developed to resolve those disputes that does”.
