It is that responsibility, to ensure our lands are cared for so that they remain as kāinga for te iwi Māori, that we all share at the Māori Land Court, at Te Puni Kōkiri, at Te Tumu Paeroa and within the Waitangi Tribunal.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
I managed a team of lawyers who looked after council’s property, commercial and construction legal work.
In accordance with tikanga Māori there is no distinction to be drawn between whenua (land) that is dry and land that is covered by the sea.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
Guides to help download reports Me pēhea te tikiake i tētahi Block Transfer Shares Report How to download the Block Transfer Shares Report Read the Block Transfer Shares Report guide for help downloading the Block Transfer Shares Report in Pātaka Whenua.
(c) To buy any land or interest in land, shares or assets whatsoever whether by way of lease, purchase, exchange or otherwise and to acquire, sell, hire or otherwise deal in vehicles, shares, plant, chattels or equipment.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template-18082025.pdf (444 kb)
Your key duties as a trustee are to: continue to grow the value of the land or shares without creating significant costs protect the assets of the trust.
For example: you can select Ruamata in the Land Block Name filter to show only these blocks.
Te Puna Manawa Whenua, the Māori Land Court Bench Book, serves as a reference for Māori land law and Māori Land Court decisions.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2024-Matariki-2025.pdf (16 mb)
TIP: There may be multiple results for one owner, the Land Block Name column may help you find the ownership you are looking for.
How-do-I-user-guides/Search-for-an-ownership-v1-7.pdf (1.7 mb)
Conclusion Setting aside land for a new urupā is a significant undertaking for the beneficial owners of the land.
