It also holds information about the whakapapa of landowners. It includes:
Court files (the physical and electronic application file that holds all documents and correspondence about a matter in the Court)
Minute books (the physical copy of all conversations and decisions made by the Court)
Court orders (the decisions made by a Registrar or the Court)
Instruments of alienation (the legal tool used to make changes to a land block)
Block order files (the physical record of all dealings...
Other helpful sources
• searching Pātaka Whenua
• contacting the other landowners
• contacting Te Puni Kōkiri
• visiting your local council website
Notes
Where to get help
https://www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/en/contact-us/our-offices
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1 Name of the whānau trust
2 Name the common tupuna/tūpuna of the whānau trust
3 Decide who will be the beneficiaries of the whānau trust...
Importantly, it also tells the story of the modern Māori Land Court, who we are, what we do, and what motivates us to provide a high level of service to Māori landowners. He Pou Herenga Tangata, He Pou Herenga Whenua, He Pou Whare Kōrero
150 Years of the Māori Land Court
Download a printable version of our booklet about our history.
...half-siblings may only receive interests that
the testator23 received from their common parent)
• anyone entitled to receive interests by whakapapa
• anyone related to the testator by blood who is a member
of the hapū associated with the land
• other landowners who are members of the hapū
associated with the land
• whāngai of the testator (in accordance with appropriate
tikanga)
• trustees of any of the above.
Other helpful sources
• searching Pātaka Whenua
• contacting the other landowners
• contacting Te Puni Kōkiri
• visiting your local council website
Notes
Where to get help
https://www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/en/contact-us/our-offices
The Act stipulates that the Court's objective is to keep Māori lands in Māori hands, protect wāhi tapu, and assist landowners in living on, developing, and using their land for the benefit of all owners, their whānau, and their hapū.
Agreements made in the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement were brought into law so that these lands could be transferred to the potential landowners. Under the Settlement, the Court is conducting an inquiry to determine the entitled successors.
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THE ADEQUACY OF LAWS FOR THE PROTECTION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CULTURAL
HERITAGE AND CUSTOMARY RIGHTS IN NEW ZEALAND
Ka kuhu ahau ki te ture, hei matua mo te pani
I seek refuge in the law, for it is a parent of the oppressed (Te Kooti Arikirangi Te…
