From its beginnings as a mechanism that enabled the acquisition by Pākehā of huge tracts of Māori land, the Court has continued to evolve to the present day when it enables and assists with the retention and utilisation of Māori land by its owners, whānau and hapū. The Māori Land Court has been here for 150 years and if Māori have their way, it is here to stay.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP8 10:00 AM AP-20230000028766 A20220011246 113/93 118/93 Janine Ratapu- Ihaka Hemi Ngakai Ratapu also known as Ngakai Totoru Ratapu or Heemi Totoru Ngakai Ratapu or Jimmy Ratapu or Heemi Ratapu - Succession SP9 10:00 AM AP-20230000028475 A20210009269 113/93 118/93 214/93 219/93 220/93 222/93 Natasha Moses Hahi Maori Motuhake Kaiawe Parangi also known as Haahi Kaiawe Parangi or Wayne Kaiawe or Hahi Wayne Kaiawe or Hahi Kaiawe Pa...
block and a vesting order made at 102 Rotorua MB 332-333 on 5/4/1956 - Application to the Chief Judge 13 AP-20230000027565 A20220010829 45/93 Nathan John Bevin CJ 2022/30 - David Te Au and a succession order made at 41 South Island MB 9-10 on 24/2/1965 - Application to the Chief Judge AP-20230000027567 A20220011703 45/93 Donna Marie Barnes CJ 2022/31 - Norma Margret Matenga or Norma Margret Barnes or Tepara Barnes and a succession order made at 54 Taupo MB 375-376 on...
This is an opportunity to assist in reconnecting with and developing a significant Māori land block, which has remained idle for many decades, into a productive asset for our whānau and future generations. Kā mihi nui, The Trustees Alton Block VII Section 2 Ahu Whenua Trust
Documents/Landowner-notices/Alton-Block-VII-Section-2-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Panui.pdf (80 kb)
Much has been achieved by the project for Māori land owners, their whanau and hapu by giving greater certainty to title issues.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 46 1:30PM AP-20230000027500 A20210007646 45/93 Richard Ransfield or Dick Tuna Ransfield, Tracy Titihuia Campbell CJ 2021/20 - Barney Ransfield or Panapa Ranapiri - and an order made at 192 Rotorua MB 40-42 on 6 December 1978 - Application to the Chief Judge SP 47 1:45PM AP-20230000027434 A20140005084 45/93 Ruth Constance Hallett Te Ahuru Whānau Trust CJ 2014/2 - Ruth Constance Hallett Te Ahuru - and a vesting o...
Documents/Panui/17.-Te-Whakamaene-Chief-Judge-Specials-20-June-2024.pdf (136 kb)
SP8 3:00 PM AP-20230000022135 18(1)(a)/93 328/93 Catherine Thomas Wharekauri 1A2 - Determination of ownership of a dwelling and occupation order in favour of Te Puna Aroha Mokopuna Whānau Trust SP9 3:15 PM AP-20250000011258 289/93 Carol Power He wāwāhanga ki te poraka o Otonga 3 Partitioning Otonga 3 SP10 3:15 PM AP-20250000011260 151/93 Deputy Registrar Otonga 3 - Confirmation of resolution of assembled owners SP11 3:15 PM AP-20240000009207 181/...
Documents/Panui/14-v2.-Te-Waipounamu-15-October-2025.pdf (145 kb)
Occupation orders can now be granted not only to the landowner or any person entitled to succeed to their interest, but also to beneficiaries of the whānau trust that holds a beneficial interest in the land.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP9 2:00 PM AP-20240000005941 239/93 Jodi Porter Replace Papakura Martha Toa and Hone Edwards Thompson with Albert Berend Te Oke Waiapu, Tayna Glen Kelly KareKare, Arron James Patterson Porter and Frank Te Wheki Porter as trustees of the Ruarakai - Tokomanawa Lands Trust SP10 2:00 PM AP-20240000006002 215/93 219/93 220/93 222/93 Jodi Porter Constitute the Ruarakai - Tokomanawa Lands Trust over Omarumutu 3 block and to appoint Jodi Lorra...
Documents/Panui/42.-Special-Waiariki-5-December-2024.pdf (148 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP10 SP11 2:00 PM 2:00 PM AP-20230000022892 (A20210015125) AP-20230000022893 (A20210015126) 231/93 238/93 67/93 Lisa Marie Doig Lisa Marie Doig Alice Kahia and Rawiri Kahia Hapeta Whānau Trust - Review of trust Alice Kahia and Rawiri Kahia Hapeta Whānau Trust - Enforcement of obligations of trust Judicial Conference (the Court may convene to make...
