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  Apply online  The easiest way to apply to the Court is online through Pātaka Whenua. Pātaka Whenua is an online portal for our court services.

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TĀKITIMU PĀNUI Contact Details Office Tākitimu Address 106 Eastbourne Street West, Hastings Mailing address DX Box 10024, Hastings Phone 06-974-7630 Email mlctakitimu@justice.govt.nz Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Public Holidays) 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 a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai Special Court Sitting The following spe...

Documents/Panui/39.-Takitimu-6-July-2026.pdf (144 kb)

Keep up to date with the latest Māori Land Court news and announcements.

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Associate Minister of Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta today announced Judge Caren Fox as the new Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court.

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Ka hauiti i te Kooti, ka hauroa i te whenua Less time in the Court, more time on the land

There are many ways Māori connect with and utilise whenua, depending on the economic, social, and cultural aspirations of the whānau for the whenua. The Māori Land Court, alongside our partner agencies, are here to support you and your whānau throughout your whenua journey.

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SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP18 11:00 AM AP-20260000005720 43/93 Katherine Jane Raue, Henare (Henry) Heta Hauai 2D8 Block (Hauai Ahu Whenua Trust) – Rehearing of application (AP-20250000006617 - Hauai 2D8 - Injunction against any person in respect of any actual threatened trespass or other injury to any Māori land or Māori Reservation. Respondents: Victoria Ellen Heta)

Documents/Panui/44.-Taitokerau-12-June-2026.pdf (115 kb)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 10 11:00 AM AP-20260000006900 19/93 Wharepouri Heke Awarua A25 (Awarua A25 Ahu Whenua Trust) – Injunction against any person in respect of any actual threatened trespass or other injury to any Māori land or Māori Reservation Respondents: The Trustees of the Awarua A25 Ahu Whenua Trust SP 11 11:00 AM AP-20260000006901 238/93 Wharepouri Heke Awarua A25 (Awarua A25 Ahu Whenua Trust) – Enforcement of obligations of trust

Documents/Panui/38.-Taitokerau-24-June-2026.pdf (116 kb)

Waikato-Maniapoto PĀNUI Contact Details Office Waikato-Maniapoto District Address Level 2 BNZ Building, 348-354 Victoria Street, Hamilton Mailing address DX Box GX10101, Hamilton Phone 07 957 7780 Email mlcwaikato@justie.govt.nz Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Public Holidays) 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 a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai Spe...

Documents/Panui/35.-Waikato-Maniapoto-4-May-8-May-2026.pdf (142 kb)

Sitting period Closing date for lodgements  10 - 14 November 2025 Wednesday, 6 August 2025 9 - 13 February 2026 Wednesday, 5 November 2025 11 - 15 May 2026 Wednesday, 5 February 2026 10 - 14 August 2026 Wednesday, 6 May 2026 9 - 13 November 2026 Wednesday, 5 August 2026   Ngā tono ki te Kooti Pīra Māori Māori Appellate Court applications to be heard Pānui Māori Appellate Court sitting 14 May 2026 Māori Appellate Court sitting 13 May 2026 Māori Ap...

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