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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Contact Details
Office Aotea Māori Land Court, Ingestre Chambers
Address 74 Ingestre Street
Mailing address DX Box PX10207, Whanganui
Phone 06-3490770
Email mlcaotea@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 f...
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT
SP2 11:00 AM AP-20230000019618
A19990008918
161/93 Joseph P Collier Paraheka - East of Waiwhau C1 -
Investigation of Title
SP3 11:00 AM AP-20250000006532 18(1)(h)/93 Rodney
Rangimoana
Renata
Paraheka - determine status of land
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT
SP4 10:00AM AP-20250000014438 19/93 Victoria Carroll
C/- Holm
Majurey Ltd
Asher Block Lot A & other blocks
(The Proprietors of Mangatawa
Papamoa Māori Incorporation) –
Injunction against any person in
respect of any actual or threatened
trespass or other injury to any Māori
land or Māori Reservation.
Respondents: The Proprietors of
Mangatawa Papamoa Māori
Incorporation
SP5 10:00AM AP-20250000011277 269(4)/93 Kate Brown &
Blanche
Mc...
The Minister of Māori Development has sought expressions of interest for the next Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court, and will in due course announce the appointment of the next Chief Judge and Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal.
Before you submit an application to the Court, make sure you have had a kōrero with your whānau. Kaitiaki whenua (land guardianship) is about the collective and the wellbeing of whenua, whānau and whakapapa.
A long-term pattern of poor returns from activities, such as farms that run at a loss.
The land is not being well managed.
Management is not providing shareholders with accurate and timely reports, e.g.
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 Appellate Court sitting...
