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Chief Judge Caren Fox and Pae Matua Steve Gunson are very happy to release the first Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court Annual Report, covering the period from Matariki 2022 – Matariki 2023.

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Ngā kupu ture Legal terms Read about the legal terms used in the Māori Land Court.  Ngā raumei Resources Download printable versions of our resources about transferring Māori land.

Located in:  Māori land Becoming a landowner

New legislation allows Māori landowners to take action on water service issues that affect Māori land.

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You can find decisions or judgments of the Māori Appellate Court from 1993 onwards, and the Māori Land Court from 2001, in Pātaka Whenua, or by using our decision finder.

Located in:  The court record

The Māori Land Court is one of the oldest courts in New Zealand and the work it does is central to the fabric of the Māori community, and the Māori economy.”

Documents/Articles/23-07-20-Media-Statement-Chief-Maori-Land-Court-Judge-appointment.pdf (400 kb)

Hastings Māori Land Court opens refurbished premises

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Pae Matua Steve Gunson is pleased to announce that Te Ratonga Whakatau Wenerau o Te Kooti Whenua Māori - the Māori Land Court Dispute Resolution Service has been expanded and is now accepting applications.

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  More information: Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026     Māori Land Court Rules 2011  

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Nā mātou, Te Kooti Whenua Māori.

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The Māori Land Court is conducting an inquiry into the entitled successors of the Toitoi SILNA block as part of the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement.

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