This plan will further improve the services provided and benefits generated by the Māori Land Court for Whenua Māori, particularly in the far north.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2023-Matariki-2024.pdf (11 mb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 23 1:00PM AP-20230000029249 45/93 Tanya Lois Michelle Filia CJ 2023/34 Anahira Tokowha Mokaraka and succession orders made at 3KH(S) 47 on 9 July 1999 – Application to the Chief Judge SP 24 1:30PM AP-20230000029062 45/93 Peter Muru Edward Walters CJ 2023/30 Ahipara 2B36 Block and orders made at 2 KT(S) 98-100 dated 16 July 2001 and 7 AT(S) 23 dated 20 July 1999 – Application to the Chief Judge SP 25 2:00PM AP-20230000027555 A202200...
In accordance with tikanga Māori there is no distinction to be drawn between whenua (land) that is dry and land that is covered by the sea.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
The below tables provide a snapshot of information relating to the Māori Land Court caseload from June 2022 to May 2023.
Documents/Articles/Te-Kooti-Whenua-Maori-Purongo-a-tau-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP1 10:00 AM AP-20230000024022 18/93 26/93 Keri Ratima, Heremia Ratima, Taako Ratima Otanemutu Lands Trust - To determine a dispute arising under fencing Act 1978 with respect to a breach of contract and the torts of negligence and nuisance
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 36 10:00AM AP-20230000027489 A20210005008 45/93 Sally Matekoraha Westrupp CJ 2021/10 - Lettie Puha or Karete Puha or Karete (Lettie) Puha or Leslie Puha - and a succession order made at 179 Waiariki MB 267-269 on 1 February 2018 - Application to the Chief Judge SP 37 10:15AM AP-20230000027496 A20210006488 45/93 Deputy Registrar, Māori Land Court CJ 2021/16 - Graham Matemaitawhiti Kingi also known as Matematawhiti Kingi...
Documents/Panui/17.-Te-Whakamaene-Chief-Judge-Specials-20-June-2024.pdf (136 kb)
Conclusion Setting aside land for a new urupā is a significant undertaking for the beneficial owners of the land.
From 1 July 2025, the Māori Land Court fees will increase by 3.65%. The details are set out below.
Documents/Articles/Detailed-list-of-fee-changes.pdf (287 kb)
The land marked ‘accretion’ shows the newly formed land.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 7 10.00AM AP-20250000011107 67/93 43/93 Rora Turapa Wirihana Matamata North H - Rehearing of application (Matamata North H (Tame Taka Wirihana Ahu Whenua Trust) – Injunction against any person in respect of any actual threatened trespass or other injury to any Māori land or Māori Reservation Respondents: Heather Tuhakaraina, Cherry Tuhakaraina, Rangaiti Thompson and Lillian Horohepara AP-20250000007622) (Judicial c...
Documents/Panui/6.-Waikato-Maniapoto-30-September-2025.pdf (123 kb)
