1 Māori Land Update – Ngā Āhuatanga o te whenua June 2013 | Pipiri 2013 This update is issued by the Office of the Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court | Te Kooti Whenua Māori as part of the ongoing efforts to help inform and assist owners, organisations and government agencies about the characteristics of Māori Freehold and Māori Customary Land.
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/Maori-Land-Update-2013.pdf (149 kb)
If you think any of the details in the court minute are incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can amend it.
Now, the title of the land has been updated to reflect that erosion and accretion.
This increase is part of a wider change across all courts and tribunals in Aotearoa. Updates reflecting the changes have been made to our application forms and Pātaka Whenua.
This detailed history shows the power and importance of whakapapa to the Māori worldview.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
If you can, please bring with you your whānau contact details and signatures, the required supporting documents, and the filing fee.
When we receive these documents, a registrar will update our records and return one copy to you with our endorsement.
If you or your whānau are on this list, please update your contact details with us to receive communications regarding the block.
Documents/SILNA/Working-List-of-Potential-Owners-Hawea-Wanaka-SILNA-as-at-25-May-2025.pdf (1.1 mb)
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To support these changes, the Ministry of Justice is updating its advice to those who are summoned for jury duty.
