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.
MĀORI LAND COURT
Place: Wellington
Present: M J Doogan, Judge
A Tibble, Clerk of the Court
Date: 31 August 2026
Application No: AP-20260000003668
AP-20250000003542
AP-20260000003819
Subject: William Williams also known as Kupe Williams or Kupe Taare or Kupe Taurerewa
or Kupe Hinewai or Kupe Tuwharetoa or Kupe Tuwhatetoa – application for re-
hearing
Legislation: Section 43(3), Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
CHAMBERS MINUTE AND DIRECTIONS OF JUDGE M J DOOGAN
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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, so it is important to discuss your application with those who may be impacted.
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.
Sitting period
Closing date for lodgements
10 - 14 November 2025
Wednesday, 6 August 2025
9 - 13 February 2026
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
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Wednesday, 5 February 2026
10 - 14 August 2026
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
9 - 13 November 2026
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
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Māori Appellate Court sitting 14 August 2026
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