This 2 target is based on forecasting that indicates the Court can progressively improve performance and achieve this level of timeliness by that date. 9. Achieving this goal will require sustained effort across the Court.
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If they need to enter Māori land, they must ask for the landowner’s permission in writing at least 30 working days before the date they plan to enter. Getting permission is important so water service providers can do their work and landowners know what is happening on their land.
Latest report: ➜ Notification of Applications over 6 months old - 31 August 2026 Ngā pūrongo o mua Previous reports Report Date Notification of Applications over 6 months old 31/05/2026 Notification of Applications over 6 months old 28/02/2026 Notification of Applications over 6 months old 30/11/2025 Notification of Applications over 6 months old 31/08/2025 Notification of Applications over 6 months old 31/05/2025 Notification of Applications over 6 months old 28/02...
Māori Land Court application guides How to apply for partition of Māori freehold land Date produced: December 2025 Last modified: June 2026 Understanding partition Types of partition 2 māorilandcourt.co.nz Option three – Full partition A full partition means some or all the new blocks may be transferred to people outside the existing ownership, hapū or group associated with the land.
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Pātaka Whenua is the final deliverable of the Whenua Māori Programme, a joint initiative between the Ministry of Justice and Te Puni Kōkiri. To date, the programme delivered business transformation for the Māori Land Court, including legislative changes, a new operating model, and streamlined business processes.
We'll send you a copy of your court order two months after the date of the court hearing. This timeframe is part of the legal process to ensure you have enough time to appeal the decision if you don't agree with the outcome.
You will be included in discussions to confirm a suitable date and venue for the mediation hui, and to agree on the tikanga during mediation.
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Once you submit your application, our kaimahi will check that all sections have been completed, the application has been signed and dated, and all required supporting information and documents have been provided before it can be received for filing.
This application must be lodged within one month of the date of the interim or preliminary decision. In your application you will need to include: detailed evidence to support your appeal any outcomes you are seeking as a result of the appeal contact information for any person who may be affected, including those persons who will be affected if your appeal is successful (the respondents) The filing fee for this application is $399.
AOTEA PĀNUI Contact Details Office Address Mailing address Phone Email Office hours Aotea Māori Land Court, Ingestre Chambers 74 Ingestre Street DX Box PX10207, Whanganui 06-3490770 mlcaotea@justice.govt.nz 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 Sit...
