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APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: COURT DISTRICT:
31 AP-20230000028761
A20220011108
113/93
118/93
Sonny Michael
Edwards
George Clarence Edwards -
Succession
Taitokerau
Hakihea / DECEMBER 2023 - NATIONAL PÄNUI 21
TE ROHE O TAIRÄWHITI continued
Applications for Determination by a Registrar
Which are Considered Simple and Uncontested
The following applications have been lodged, under sections 113A or 235A of Te Ture Whenua Mäori Act
1993, for deter...
If you are whāngai and have any questions about an
application, you should contact the Māori Land Court.
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https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/contact-us/draft-regional-map-page/
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/application-forms/
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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http://www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us
http://www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/apply/fees-and-forms/
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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https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/contact-us/draft-regional-map-page/
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/application-forms/
You also need to update your records when a surviving
spouse passes away or remarries and income rights pass
to the successors, similar to the current process when life
interests end.
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https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/application-forms/
The dispute resolution service is free of charge, but you may
need to meet the costs of travel to attend mediation and of
any independent legal advice (if you choose to seek it).
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https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/application-forms/
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/maori-land/disputes-about-maori-land/
The Māori Land Court offers training for trustees.
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Section 133 of the Trusts Act 2019 (formerly section 66 of the Trustee Act 1956).
YES - STOP. Please complete form 21 NO - go to question 5
The Māori Land Court of New Zealand
(please select the name of the Māori Land Court District in which you wish your application to be heard)
Please select one District Taitokerau Waikato-Maniapoto Waiariki
Tairāwhiti Tākitimu Aotea Te Waipounamu
NAME OF DECEASED: (List all possible names that the deceased may have been known by including any aliases)
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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 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
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