Māori Land Court Recusal Guidelines 16 September 2026
It is impossible to be categorical about what relationships may give rise to concern about impartiality, but close blood relationships or domestic relationships are clearly disqualifying.
It is impossible to be categorical about what relationships may give rise to concern about impartiality, but close blood relationships or domestic relationships are clearly disqualifying.
In that sense whakapapa and land rights are restored to the close relationship that they once had.
It was because of you that I became involved in the initiative of Te Kura Rōia and formed close bonds with colleagues that shared similar visions, and who have come here today.
Starting on Monday 30 June 2025 , you will be able to provide feedback for three weeks. The survey will close at midnight on Sunday 20 July 2025 . To access the Māori Land Court User Survey, please click the following link: Māori Land Court User Survey 2025 If you have any questions, please contact us by email at te.tiratu@justice.govt.nz
A key feature of the redevelopment was the close collaboration with iwi partners, ensuring the design reflects local identity, history, and values.
The survey opens on Monday 1 September 2025 and will close at midnight on Sunday 21 September 2025.
On Friday 29 November, the old Māori Land Court on Lowe Street Gisborne was closed, and the new court opened on Gladstone Road.
I certainly tested her patience when I was young, but I was very close with my nan as she was with all of her mokopuna and she is certainly missed here today.
Believe that you have the capability to rise to the challenge. Don’t be afraid to close one door and walk through the next one. And that is what I did.
Fee increase summary Current rate New rate $22 $23 $66 $68 $220 $228 $385 $399 Detailed fee list Māori Land Court Current rate (inc GST) New rate (inc GST) Filing an application in respect of the following: (a) hearing and determining any claim to recover damages from trespass or any other injury to Māori freehold land (b) hearing and determining any proceeding founded on contract or tort where debt, demand, or damage relates to Māori freehold land (c) any other de...
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