He tohutohu a te Kaiwhakawā
Direction of the judge
After further consultation, I reschedule dates as follows:
From Te Kaha: 10:00am, Wednesday 15 April 2026
To Te Kaha: 10:00am, Thursday 21 May 2026
This direction is issued pursuant to rule 3.8(1)(b) Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and a copy
is to be sent to the Kaiwhakawā Matua, the Kairēhita Matua, and the Kairēhita of the
Waiariki District Registry of the court.
Tēnā koutou katoa, We are sorry for the delays in processing and any frustration you may be experiencing. Te Kooti Whenua Māori has been on a change journey for the past few years.
Developed by judges for judges and published by Te Kura Kaiwhakawā (Institute of Judicial Studies), the bench book offers guidance on what judges may need to know, understand, and do when hearing applications in the Māori Land Court (the Court).
Time:
............................................................. am / pm
A full copy of the application may be obtained from the Court office.
You are entitled to appear at the hearing.
If there is sufficient evidence produced to satisfy the Court of the case against you, judgment against you
may be given in your absence.
Name of Chief/Deputy Registrar:
Signature of Chief/Deputy Registrar:
Dated: / /
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
TO:
Contact Address 1:
Appellate Court at 1:
Venue:
Date:
Date2:
Group5: Off
Print:
(Address to which documents or correspondence in connection with the application can be posted or delivered)
Phone Number(s):
Home: Work:
Mobile:
Email Address:
NOTE: Where email addresses are given these may be used as a means of notice and service.
Fee: $399.00
Note:
Information provided in all applications forms part of the Court’s permanent record under rule 7.19 of the Māori Land Court
Rules 2011.
Tikanga can influence who’s involved, where the dispute can be settled, and how mediation is conducted. This may include pōwhiri, whakatau, mihimihi, karakia, waiata, koha, kai, and other practices that you have.
Contact Phone Number(s):
Home: Work:
Mobile:
Email Address:
NOTE:
(1) Where email addresses are given these may be used as a means of notice and service; and
(2) As well as filing this notice in the Court, you must also send a copy to the applicant.
