I would also like to take the opportunity at this point to acknowledge our Acting Chief Judge who sits by my side today, over these past months and in fact, years, when an issue has arisen, a question, a complication, it has been our ACJ that has turned to offer me support and guidance, she has continued to advocate for the use of te reo Māori within her Courts – and so to our Acting Chief Judge, a heroine in my eyes, one who is skilled in patient observation, Judge Fox, I thank you. To...
They will also help the Court better understand where further changes
are needed to improve the experience of Māori landowners and court users.
Dr Caren Fox
Chief Judge, Māori Land Court
5 October 2026
Legislation: Section 19, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
T Wetere, for Deputy Registrar: The above-named application is currently scheduled for
a special sitting in Whangārei on 3 December 2026, as follows:
SP 11 – 2:00 pm
AP-20250000003483
Applicant: Michael Phillip Graeme Yorke
Respondent: Duane Monk
Subject: Te Ti B2 Block
Application: Injunction pursuant to section 67 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 – Judicial
Conference.