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Form 22A
Rule 10.9(3)
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM
(i) This form must be accompanied with the
appropriate application fee and may be filed at
any office of the Court;
(ii) Please ensure that all information required on the
form is completed;
(iii) Where tick boxes are provided please ensure
you tick all those boxes that apply to your
application, unless you are required to select one
box, th...
A list of recent Māori Land Updates can be downloaded as follows:
Document
Date
Māori Land Update 2025
28/10/2025
Māori Land Update 2024
23/09/2024
Māori Land Update 2023
19/05/2023
Māori Land Update 2022
16/07/2022
Māori Land Update 2021
09/02/2022
Māori Land Update 2020
09/02/2021
Māori Land Update 2019
27/08/2019
Māori Land Update 2018
30/06/2018
Māori Land Update 2017
30/06/2017
Māori Land Update 2016
30/06/2016
Māori Land Update 2015
30/06/201...
In May 2024, Judge Reeves made final orders by consent determining title, status,
and ownership of the land.2 This article describes the historical context, the process
to finalise the applications, and how the Court was ultimately able to restore the
ownership of the land through extensive engagement with the descendants of the
original owners.
What the videos cover
The videos show how to use Near Match search to find:
documents
ownership information
land blocks
management structures
Where to find them
All four videos are available on the Pātaka Whenua guidance page on our website, alongside other user guides and troubleshooting information.
The first step in filing an appeal or charging order application is to gather any supporting documents and complete the general form of application ( Form 1 ).
However, judges retain discretion over how they use its standard documents and templates and tailor them to the specific facts and legal issues of each case.
A copy of the application and any supporting documents are attached.
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
HE PĀNUI WHAKAMŌHIO HEI TĀPIRI I TE TUKANGA O
TĒTAHI TONO
NOTICE TO ACCOMPANY SERVICE OF APPLICATION
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Form 3
Rule 4.15(1)(b)
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
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HEARING OF APPLICATION
The application is: (Please tick the statement that applies )
Set down for hearing; or
Expected to b...
Why and how the Rules are changing
The Rules set out how the Court operates – including what the Court and Registrar s must do, and what applicants and other parties need to do when filing applications and documents. As part of changes , it was recognised that amendments were needed to update and modernise them, specifically to provide for matters arising from new jurisdic...
