Discussion on Māori Governance
01 Feb 2013 | NewsGood governance is the key From the experiences of Māori Land Court Judges, good governance is the key to effective utilisation of Māori land held in multiple ownership.
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Factsheet Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
The Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 introduces new provisions that allow owners of Māori land and water service providers to appeal to the Māori Land Court over decisions about access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
Te wehe i ō whenua
Divide your land
You can combine Māori land, general land, or both, regardless of size, shape, location, or status.
Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsLand interests remained in the name of my grandfather and my great-grandmother.
Ngā Kaiwhakawā
Our judges
She was sworn in as the Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court in August 2023. Her appointment to this role marks the first time since 1865 that a woman has led the Māori Land Court bench.
Factsheet Dispute resolution service web version
Now, landowners and other court users can choose to resolve disputes related to Māori land through a free tikanga-based dispute resolution service provided by the Māori Land Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
Te noho i tō whenua
Occupy your land
A mortgage or loan may be acquired by: the sole owner of a Māori land block all the owners of a Māori land block acting together the trustees of a Māori land block who are empowered to raise finance against the block, or a Māori Incorporation which holds Māori land.
Factsheet Succession for whangai web version
The Act now clarifies that Māori Land Court judges will follow the tikanga of the hapū or iwi associated with the land being succeeded to when deciding whether whāngai can succeed to a land interest.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
Judges Corner Article by Judge Aidan Warren on Dispute Resolution2
The new Mediation regime establishes a dispute resolution process based on tikanga Māori to assist owners of Māori Land to resolve disagreements and conflict about their land.
Tatūnga tautohenga
Dispute resolution
18 Feb 2022
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The new Mediation regime establishes a dispute resolution process based on tikanga Māori to assist owners of Māori Land to resolve disagreements and conflict about their land.