The dispute resolution service is voluntary, so all the people involved in the dispute must agree to take part. When an application for dispute resolution is accepted, you will need to be available to attend the dispute resolution (mediation) hui when scheduled.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
Search for a block You can find help when searching in the Search for a block guide here.
Te Puna Manawa Whenua outlines what they may need to know, understand, and do when hearing applications in the Māori Land Court.
Conflict of interest arising out of legal practice Judges should recuse themselves if they served as a legal advisor when in practice on a matter in issue when in practice.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Maori-Land-Court-Recusal-Guidelines.pdf (226 kb)
Public notice of the agency appointment has been organised: for the Gisborne Herald on 9, 10, 12, 16, 17 and 19 May 2023 for the Hawke's Bay Today on 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 and 22 May 2023 for the Wairoa Star on 9, 11, 16, 18 May 2023.
The time and travel costs associated with attending a court sitting are removed when an application can be decided by a registrar.
The Māori Land Court is notifying all owners of the above block about the following hui: Whenua: Ngatimanuhiakai 17A3 Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Venue: Hawera Library, 121 High Street, Hāwera 4610 Kaupapa: The lease renewal of Ngatimanuhiakai 17A3.
The Māori Land Court is notifying all owners of the above block about the following hui: Whenua: Ngatihaupoto 79B Block Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Venue: Hawera Library, 121 High Street, Hāwera 4610 Kaupapa: To discuss and negotiate a lease to Kent Helms Family Trust for a term of 6 years.
If you file an application to the Māori Land Court or the Māori Appellate Court on or after 1 July 2025 , you will notice an increase in the fee you need to pay. For example: Our $22 fee will increase to $23 Our $66 fee will increase to $68 Our $220 fee will increase to $228 Our $385 fee will increase to $399 The full list of updated fees is available here.
Aotea PĀNUI He pānuitanga tēnei kia mohiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te whakawa, ki te uiui hoki, i nga tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai A Special Sitting At New Plymouth Māori Land Court New Plymouth District Court Cnr Robe & Powderham Streets New Plymouth Tuesday 3 October 2023 Judge A H C Warren PANUI NO: TIME: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: SOct3/1 11:00 AM AP-20230000025265 240/93 Adrienne Rangimokai Fruean Waitara West...
Documents/Panui/SOct3-1-Waitara-West-52D-Reservation-Remove-Trustee.pdf (152 kb)
