March 2026 National Pānui
Special fixtures are arranged and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and they may not necessarily be listed in this publication.
Special fixtures are arranged and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and they may not necessarily be listed in this publication.
Water services application types Appeals to Māori Land Court - for issues about access to Māori land to work on water infrastructure This kind of appeal is different from appealing orders made by the Māori Land Court.
New legislation allows Māori landowners to take action on water service issues that affect Māori land.
The Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 introduces new provisions that allow owners of Māori land and water service providers to appeal to the Māori Land Court over decisions about access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
The Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 introduces new provisions that allow owners of Māori land and water service providers to appeal to the Māori Land Court over decisions about access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
It is a service based on the values and beliefs of Māori.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-information-booklet.pdf (922 kb)
| What is the dispute resolution service? You can apply for dispute resolution if you are involved in a dispute related to Māori land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (355 kb)
E te rangatira, tēnā koe. The Māori Land Court invites you to share your thoughts on the service you have received from us.
Ngā Kaiwhakawā Our judges Meet the judges of the Māori Land Court. He ratonga kē atu Other services/agencies Read about the other services/agencies.
Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 -53 The Māori Land Court of New Zealand / The Māori Appellate Court of New Zealand (Please select the name of the Māori Land Court District in which some or all of the lands or the subject matter of the application is located) Please select one District Taitokerau Waikato Maniapoto Waiariki Tairāwhiti Tākitimu Aotea Te Waipounamu 1.