The Māori Land Court is one of the oldest courts in New Zealand and the work it does is central to the fabric of the Māori community, and the Māori economy.”
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The Chief Justice has announced that the COVID-19 protocols for all jurisdictions have been withdrawn, following the decision by the government.
On 14 December 2022, the Māori Land Court issued its first fully bilingual judgment in both te reo Māori and English.
In contrast new ahu whenua trusts for the management of Māori freehold land are regularly set up through the Māori Land Court.
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.
Associate Minister of Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta today announced Judge Caren Fox as the new Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court.
Māori Land Court Annual Report Matariki 2024 - Matariki 2025
On Friday 29 November, the old Māori Land Court on Lowe Street Gisborne was closed, and the new court opened on Gladstone Road.
Māori Land Court Annual Report Matariki 2023 - Matariki 2024 Te Kooti Whenua Māori Pūrongo ā tau Matariki 2023 - Matariki 2024
Chief Judge Caren Fox and Pae Matua Steve Gunson are very happy to release the first Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court Annual Report, covering the period from Matariki 2022 – Matariki 2023.
