This practice note has been issued as a guide to assist landowners, lawyers and the banking sector with lending and borrowing against Māori freehold land.
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8/08/2022 CJ 2022/32 - Rangatira A No 171 (Roadway) - and partition and roadway orders made at 34 Taupo MB 256 on 25 August 1955 and at 35 Taupo MB
168 on 26 June 1959 and at 38 Taupo MB 200 on 15 December 1963 - Application to the Chief Judge
45/93 Zoe Samantha Palmer (S Palmer & Manxy Trusts), Manxy
Trustees Limited (Manxy Trust), S Palmer Trustee Limited
(S Palmer Trust), Stephen Michael Palmer (S Palmer &...
Māori Land Court hearings are open to the public. However, if a sensitive matter is being discussed, the judge may decide to close the court sitting to the public.
Prepare for court hearing
AP-20230000027568
A20220011704
8/08/2022 CJ 2022/32 - Rangatira A No 171 (Roadway) - and partition and roadway orders made at 34 Taupo MB 256 on 25 August 1955 and at 35 Taupo MB
168 on 26 June 1959 and at 38 Taupo MB 200 on 15 December 1963 - Application to the Chief Judge
45/93 Zoe Samantha Palmer (S Palmer & Manxy Trusts), Manxy
Trustees Limited (Manxy Trust), S Palmer Trustee Limited
(S Palmer Trust), Stephen Michael Palmer (S Palmer &...
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Download the application form Contact the Chief Registrar
The Office of the Chief Registrar is an information office that is open to the public. Applications to the Māori Appellate Court must be be lodged with the office of the Chief Registrar in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara.
Since the passing of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, our role is to:
promote the retention of Māori land in the hands of its owners, whānau and hapū
facilitate the occupation, development and use of Māori land
ensure that decisions made about Māori land are fair and balanced taking into account the needs of all the owners and their beneficiaries.
Prepare for Court hearing
AP-20230000027568
A20220011704
8/08/2022 CJ 2022/32 - Rangatira A No 171 (Roadway) - and partition and roadway orders made at 34 Taupo MB 256 on 25 August 1955 and at 35 Taupo MB
168 on 26 June 1959 and at 38 Taupo MB 200 on 15 December 1963 - Application to the Chief Judge
45/93 Zoe Samantha Palmer (S Palmer & Manxy Trusts), Manxy
Trustees Limited (Manxy Trust), S Palmer Trustee Limited
(S Palmer Trust), Stephen Michael Palmer (S Palmer &...
It is because of you that the doors of the Māori world were opened to me, it is because of you that I understand the depth and beauty of my Māori culture.