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Associate Minister of Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta today announced Judge Caren Fox as the new Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court.

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Ka hauiti i te Kooti, ka hauroa i te whenua Less time in the Court, more time on the land

There are many ways Māori connect with and utilise whenua, depending on the economic, social, and cultural aspirations of the whānau for the whenua. The Māori Land Court, alongside our partner agencies, are here to support you and your whānau throughout your whenua journey.

Located in:  Māori land

AOTEA PĀNUI Contact Details Office Aotea Māori Land Court, Ingestre Chambers Address 74 Ingestre Street Mailing address DX Box PX10207, Whanganui Phone 06-3490770 Email mlcaotea@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 Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai Special Court Sitting The f...

Documents/Panui/6.-Aotea-18-June-2026.pdf (116 kb)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP2 11:00 AM AP-20230000019618 A19990008918 161/93 Joseph P Collier Paraheka - East of Waiwhau C1 - Investigation of Title SP3 11:00 AM AP-20250000006532 18(1)(h)/93 Rodney Rangimoana Renata Paraheka - determine status of land

Documents/Panui/8.-Waikato-Maniapoto-28-May-2026.pdf (65 kb)

At this stage in te pā whenua, the decision or outcome of the application will be actioned by carrying out a change in the land and/or landownership.

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The Minister of Māori Development has sought expressions of interest for the next Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court, and will in due course announce the appointment of the next Chief Judge and Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal.

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Before you submit an application to the Court, make sure you have had a kōrero with your whānau. Kaitiaki whenua (land guardianship) is about the collective and the wellbeing of whenua, whānau and whakapapa.

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A long-term pattern of poor returns from activities, such as farms that run at a loss. The land is not being well managed. Management is not providing shareholders with accurate and timely reports, e.g.

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Sitting period Closing date for lodgements  10 - 14 November 2025 Wednesday, 6 August 2025 9 - 13 February 2026 Wednesday, 5 November 2025 11 - 15 May 2026 Wednesday, 5 February 2026 10 - 14 August 2026 Wednesday, 6 May 2026 9 - 13 November 2026 Wednesday, 5 August 2026   Ngā tono ki te Kooti Pīra Māori Māori Appellate Court applications to be heard Pānui Māori Appellate Court sitting 14 May 2026 Māori Appellate Court sitting 13 May 2026 Māori Appellate Court sitting...

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