However, because
of the potential for a conflict of interest, Rule 24(2) of the
Regulations does not allow that committee member to take
part in any of the committee’s discussions or votes about the
business where the conflict exists.
In July 2019, the Government passed the Trusts Act 2019
(replacing the Trustee Act 1956). This new Act sets out
the core principles and default rules for trusts, including
trusts created under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. The aim is to make the law easier to understand.
For office contact details, go to
www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us
To download a form from our website, go to
www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/apply/fees-and-forms
Also contact Te Puni Kōkiri to understand support and
funding for Māori housing initiatives.
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The review will be done by a judge, who will be able to
confirm, change or cancel the decision and issue a court
order.
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The name of the proceedings and the case number.
2. Your role in the proceedings (e.g. applicant, respondent, legal representative for
the applicant).
3.
These guidelines are provided to assist judges
of the Māori Land Court in considering any question of recusal.
2. General Principles
A judge has an obligation to sit on any case allocated to them unless grounds for recusal
exist.
For example:
51 Opotiki MB 67 translates to 51 OPO 67
Opotiki 51/67 translates to 51 OPO 67
5 Northern Waiapu Consolidation Scheme
94-99 translates to 5 CNNWP 94-99
5 Rotorua Appellate Court MB 100 translates
to 5 APRO 100
CHIEF JUDGE REFERENCE SYNTAX
The syntax for the Chief Judge series differs
depending on the date of the decision.
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An index of past and present judicial officers of
the Māori Land Court and Native Land Court
1 May 2018
Judicial officers of the Native Land Court from 1864 to 1947
Judge Date appointed
John Rogan 25 June 1864 (President)
9 January 1865 (Judge)
Wiremu Tipene 25 June 1864
Matikikuha 25 June 1864
Te Keene of Orakei 25 June 1864
Tamati Reweti 25 June 1864
George Clarke 25 October 1864 (President)
9 January 1865 (Judge)
Hone Mohi Tawhai 25 October 1864
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For example, an
application for succession will require a
death certificate, any grant of administration
(probate 2 or letters of administration 3) or the
original will, minutes of a whānau meeting if
a whānau trust is required and consents of
the proposed trustees.