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It could be that we are running the risk of becoming what is called a “row-boat society.” In other words, we are moving slowly forward but steadfastly looking backwards.

Located in:  Who we are Our judges Judges' corner articles

One uncle indicated that he had been appointed the family “administrator” in 1967, but other than that the knowledge was pretty scanty.

Located in:  Who we are Our judges Judges' corner articles

As I said earlier, one of the major difficulties for Māori owners setting up governance structures and improving the utilisation of land in multiple ownership is the inability to contact or give notice to other owners of proposals for development. While all the projects that I have mentioned will assist with land utilisation, none of them directly address this issue.

Located in:  Who we are Our judges Judges' corner articles

Because the individuals involved were “landless”, evidence from other successions is not always readily found. The main priorities for the Court now are first, to remedy errors in the lists, using s 86 of TTWMA, and second, to update the list of successors based on previous and new evidence, the latter of which requires hearings to be held so evidence can be heard.

Located in:  Who we are Our judges Judges' corner articles

We will also progress our other strategic goals including focusing on judicial and staff wellbeing.

Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2024-Matariki-2025.pdf (16 mb)

Te Waipounamu PĀNUI He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te Whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā tono ā muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai A Special Sitting At Christchurch Courtroom 1, Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Reference SP1 Wednesday 12 April 2023 Judge S Te A Milroy Applications for Hearing PĀNUI NO: TIME: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: 1 10:00AM A20220014529...

Documents/Panui/Special-Panui-Te-Waipounamu-April-2023.pdf (209 kb)

He has considerable experience as a mediator, and prior to Judicial appointment, as counsel he advised and represented parties in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Judge Doogan is a member of the Waitangi tribunal and the Presiding Officer of the Wai 1750 - North Eastern Bay of Plenty Inquiry.

For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the appropriate application number at: Physical address: Postal address: L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203 WELLINGTON WELLINGTON Phone: 04 914 3102 Fax: 04 914 3100 Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz STEVEN DODD Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court 2 APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICA...

Documents/Landowner-notices/June-2026-Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar.pdf (586 kb)

For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the appropriate application number at: Physical address: Postal address: L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203 WELLINGTON WELLINGTON Phone: 04 914 3102 Fax: 04 914 3100 Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz STEVEN DODD Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court 2 APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICA...

Documents/Panui/June-2026-Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar-v2.pdf (586 kb)

For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the appropriate application number at: Physical address: Postal address: L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203 WELLINGTON WELLINGTON Phone: 04 914 3102 Fax: 04 914 3100 Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz STEVEN DODD Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court 2 APPLICATION NO: DATE FILED: SECT...

Documents/Panui/Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar-October-2026.pdf (552 kb)