What has changed? Succession is the legal transfer of interests or shares in Māori land from a person who has passed away to the people who are legally entitled to own those interests.
It is overseen by a judicial editing komiti, comprised of Māori Land Court judges, supported by legal research counsel from the Māori Land Court.
If you do not have a lawyer, would you like the Court to appoint a legal representative on your behalf? YES NO 8.
Your role in the proceedings (e.g. applicant, respondent, legal representative for the applicant). 3.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Maori-Land-Court-Judgment-Delivery.pdf (128 kb)
The LAWASIA Council consists of presidents or other office-bearers of the peak legal bodies of each member country. The LAWASIA president, vice presidents and executive committee members are elected by the Council from amongst its members.
When filling out the job application, make sure you: include a one-page cover letter that describes why you’re the right person for the job include an up-to-date CV (resume).
The court order The court order is the document that confirms the legal change made to the ownership and/or status of the whenua.
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However, judges retain discretion over how they use its standard documents and templates and tailor them to the specific facts and legal issues of each case. Te Puna Manawa Whenua was developed by an editing committee of judges from the Court.
While all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy the Ministry of Justice makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any information contained herein.
Documents/Maori-Land-Updates/Maori-Land-Update-2012.pdf (132 kb)
