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Disputes can delay whānau connecting to and using whenua. Whānau who agree to enter mediation to resolve disputes can do so out of court, pay no filing fee and can practice the tikanga of your whānau and hapū in that mediation.

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Page 5 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 35 MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS This application must be lodged with the Registrar of the District in which some or all of the land is located TAITOKERAU Level 1 16 Rathbone Street WHANGĀREI DX Box AX 10086 WHANGĀREI PH: (09) 983 9940 Fax: (09) 983 9941 mlctaitokerau@justice.govt.nz TAITOKERAU Auckland Information Office Avanti Finance Building 65B Main Highway Ellerslie, AUCKLAND DX Box EX10912 AUCKLAND PH:...

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Before you submit an application to the Court, make sure you have had a kōrero with your whānau. Kaitiaki whenua (land guardianship) is about the collective and the wellbeing of whenua, whānau and whakapapa.

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It can help to mend fractured relationships and address some of the maemae associated with whānau relationships. A mediator will be there to support everyone, including you and your whānau, and to provide an impartial view when addressing issues.

Located in:  Our application process Attend court or mediation

The practice note demystifies what can appear a complex subject, and support both whānau and lenders to improve access to finance for development activity on whenua Māori.

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On this page Speaking in court Using te reo Māori Legal representation Speaking in court Māori land matters are whānau matters. You can bring whānau with you to court to support you and your application.

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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.

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AOTEA PĀNUI Contact Details Office Aotea Māori Land Court, Ingestre Chambers Address 74 Ingestre Street Mailing address DX Box PX10207, Whanganui Phone 06-3490770 Email mlcaotea@justice.govt.nz Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Public Holidays) 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 Special Court Sitting The followin...

Documents/Panui/32.-Aotea-6-November-2025.pdf (124 kb)

There are many ways Māori connect with and utilise whenua, depending on the economic, social, and cultural aspirations of the whānau for the whenua. The Māori Land Court, alongside our partner agencies, are here to support you and your whānau throughout your whenua journey.

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SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 6 2:00 PM AP-20250000009931 58/93 Rikihana Kingi Appeal 2025/17 - Hinerongonui Manahi and Chief Judge amendment orders made at 2024 Chief Judge’s MB 87-143 on 26/1/2024 - Notice of Appeal (Respondent: Raukawa Manahi) mailto:mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz

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