Discussion on Urupā Reservations (Māori burial grounds)
01 Mar 2014 | NewsOnly in special circumstances will a Māori reservation be set aside for anyone other than the whānau, hapū, and iwi traditionally associated with that particular land.
Only in special circumstances will a Māori reservation be set aside for anyone other than the whānau, hapū, and iwi traditionally associated with that particular land.
Many landowner journeys begin when a whānau member passes away and their land interests or shares in an incorporation are transferred to their whānau members.
Waiariki PĀNUI 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 A Special Sitting At Ōpōtiki Māori Land Court, 1143 Haupapa Street, Hauora House, Rotorua Wednesday 6 September 2023 Judge T M Wara Presiding PANUI NO: TIME: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: SSep3/1 11:00 AM AP-20230000021566 113/93, 118/93 Thompson Quinton Tapsell William B...
This may mean connecting with other agencies and exploring funding opportunities that can help you and your whānau reach your aspirations for your whenua.
On that island I see te iwi Māori walking proudly within their own Māori world and over their own land. So, I suggest to you now, if your vision of an island is similar to mine, we must grasp an oar and get on board this waka we share so that we can row together towards that island.
If there is no quorum, the meeting may not proceed. Māori Land Court 3.21 The trustees must advise the Māori Land Court of the names of the trustees elected at any general meeting. 3.22 The election of trustees is subject to confirmation by the Māori Land Court. 4.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
Furthermore, the completion of succession through the Court often represents the only time the successors and whānau engage with someone who holds qualifications in the law in relation to their land.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/MLC-2014-Jun-Judges-Corner-Ambler-J.pdf (191 kb)
I am currently the judge for Te Waipounamu in the Māori Land Court. I am also presiding over a number of urgent inquiries in the Waitangi Tribunal, which has never been busier.
Whenua tōpū trusts, again a land management trust, which provide for iwi or hapū based trusts designed to facilitate the use and administration of the land on behalf of a wider class of owner, normally a whānau, hapū or iwi grouping.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
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.
Documents/Landowner-notices/Alton-Block-VII-Section-2-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Panui.pdf (80 kb)