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As a court, we have very broad investigative powers and may appoint examining officers to conduct a full review of any part of the incorporation.

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The “exceptional initiatives” (as I term them) that do require Court orders are sales, long-term leases, change of status, title reconstruction and improvement, and occupation orders.

Documents/Judges-corner-articles/MLC-2014-Jun-Judges-Corner-Ambler-J.pdf (191 kb)

In addition to these district offices, we have an information office in Auckland and the Chief Registrar’s Office in Wellington.

Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2024-Matariki-2025.pdf (16 mb)

The location information for the office of the incorporation is held in accordance with section 279(2)(d) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.

Documents/Maori-Land-Data/MLC-2025-06-30-National-Register-of-Maori-Incorporations.xlsx (24 kb)

Alternatively, to negotiate a new 10-year lease (or such other term as may be agreed) between the owners and the current lessee on the same, or substantially similar terms.

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From my perspective, the most sensible long term plan would be to encourage the retention of land interests in kin groups rather than individuals.

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Alternatively, to negotiate a new 10-year lease (or such other term as may be agreed) between the owners and the current lessee on the same, or substantially similar terms.

Documents/Landowner-notices/2.-Aotea-Notice-to-owners.pdf (246 kb)

To consider and determine lease proposals for Waimarino 3F No 4 Block, including: (a) a proposal by Judith Anne Haitana and Dale Pohatu for a lease for a term of 10 years commencing 1 January 2022 at $850 per annum + GST (if any); and (b) an alternative lease proposal lodged by another applicant for a longer-term grazing lease at a different rental level and on different terms; and to resolve whether any such proposal should be approved, declined, or deferred. 2.

Documents/Landowner-notices/4.-Aotea-Notice-of-hui.pdf (64 kb)

During your journey with the Māori Land Court, you will hear and see many legal terms. These can feel far from the cultural values that connect you to your whenua.

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For further assistance please contact the registry office in which the application has been considered.

Documents/Panui/FINAL-Panui-November-2023-web.pdf (671 kb)