MĀORI LAND COURT
Place: Wellington
Present: M J Doogan, Judge
A Tibble, Clerk of the Court
Date: 31 August 2026
Application No: AP-20260000003668
AP-20250000003542
AP-20260000003819
Subject: William Williams also known as Kupe Williams or Kupe Taare or Kupe Taurerewa
or Kupe Hinewai or Kupe Tuwharetoa or Kupe Tuwhatetoa – application for re-
hearing
Legislation: Section 43(3), Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
CHAMBERS MINUTE AND DIRECTIONS OF JUDGE M J DOOGAN
1....
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, so it is important to discuss your application with those who may be impacted.
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.
All Districts*
Sitting period
Closing date for lodgments of Appeals
9 - 13 November 2026
Wednesday 5 August 2026
8-12 February 2027
Wednesday 4 November 2026
10-14 May 2027
Wednesday 3 February 2027
9-13 August 2027
Wednesday 5 May 2027
8-12 November 2027
Wednesday 4 August 2027
*Actual venues, dates and times to be advised
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