From its beginnings as a mechanism that enabled the acquisition by Pākehā of huge tracts of Māori land, the Court has continued to evolve to the present day when it enables and assists with the retention and utilisation of Māori land by its owners, whānau and hapū. The Māori Land Court has been here for 150 years and if Māori have their way, it is here to stay.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
...2023/38 - Daniel Tere Diamond also known as Maori Marsden Manihera Tere Taimona and an order made at 8 Kaikohe MB 168 on 9/9/1974 - Application to the Chief Judge AP-20230000029892 45/93 Willie Henry Reihana CJ 2023/39 - Patutai Rongo Reihana Whanau Trust and Te Uri O Rangi raua ko Ella Whanau Trust and succession orders made at 44 Taitokerau MB MB 19-27 on 12/6/2023 and at 33 Kaikohe MB 294-296 on 2/9/2003 - Application to the Chief Judge AP-20230000030174 45/93...
...Judge A20190006474 45/93 Elizabeth Morris CJ 2019/22 - James Leonard Morris - and succession orders made at 173 Napier MB 143-144 on 7 October 2003 - Application to the Chief Judge A20190007011 45/93 Tainui Noble Tamati and Margaret Makara Whanau Trust - and orders constituting a whanau trust made at 99 Whangarei MB 34-36 (23/02/2004) - Application to the Chief Judge A20190007809 45/93 John (Jack) Harrison CJ 2019/27 - Mere Ngamai - and a succession order made at 2...
In 2022, with the adjustment of the rules under the Protection Framework, the Court held a series of special sittings to celebrate the appoint- ment of these three new judges with their whānau, colleagues and friends. All events were auspicious occasions with people travelling from far and wide to attend the sittings.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
...- Application to the Chief Judge A20220007204 45/93 Sophie Kura Maunsell CJ 2022/12 - Motatau 3P1A block - Te Hauauru Hunia Manihera - and orders made at 163 Taitokerau MB 113-117 on 11 October 2017 for the Hirini Manihera & Pati Manihera Whanau Trust, at 227 Taitokerau MB 109-117 on 3 February 2021 for Rawinia Cappel and Te Aroha Joan Manihera - Application to the Chief Judge A20220007412 45/93 Peter Samuel Batten CJ 2022/14 - Mangamuka West No. 3 D D No. 2 - and an easem...
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP9 2:00 PM AP-20240000005941 239/93 Jodi Porter Replace Papakura Martha Toa and Hone Edwards Thompson with Albert Berend Te Oke Waiapu, Tayna Glen Kelly KareKare, Arron James Patterson Porter and Frank Te Wheki Porter as trustees of the Ruarakai - Tokomanawa Lands Trust SP10 2:00 PM AP-20240000006002 215/93 219/93 220/93 222/93 Jodi Porter Constitute the Ruarakai - Tokomanawa Lands Trust over Omarumutu 3 block and to appoint Jodi Lorra...
Documents/Panui/42.-Special-Waiariki-5-December-2024.pdf (148 kb)
...Judge A20190006474 45/93 Elizabeth Morris CJ 2019/22 - James Leonard Morris - and succession orders made at 173 Napier MB 143-144 on 7 October 2003 - Application to the Chief Judge A20190007011 45/93 Tainui Noble Tamati and Margaret Makara Whanau Trust - and orders constituting a whanau trust made at 99 Whangarei MB 34-36 (23/02/2004) - Application to the Chief Judge A20190007809 45/93 John (Jack) Harrison CJ 2019/27 - Mere Ngamai - and a succession order made at 2...
Documents/Panui/May-2023-Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar.pdf (427 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 46 1:30PM AP-20230000027500 A20210007646 45/93 Richard Ransfield or Dick Tuna Ransfield, Tracy Titihuia Campbell CJ 2021/20 - Barney Ransfield or Panapa Ranapiri - and an order made at 192 Rotorua MB 40-42 on 6 December 1978 - Application to the Chief Judge SP 47 1:45PM AP-20230000027434 A20140005084 45/93 Ruth Constance Hallett Te Ahuru Whānau Trust CJ 2014/2 - Ruth Constance Hallett Te Ahuru - and a vesting order m...
Documents/Panui/17.-Te-Whakamaene-Chief-Judge-Specials-20-June-2024.pdf (136 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP10 SP11 2:00 PM 2:00 PM AP-20230000022892 (A20210015125) AP-20230000022893 (A20210015126) 231/93 238/93 67/93 Lisa Marie Doig Lisa Marie Doig Alice Kahia and Rawiri Kahia Hapeta Whānau Trust - Review of trust Alice Kahia and Rawiri Kahia Hapeta Whānau Trust - Enforcement of obligations of trust Judicial Conference (the Court may convene to make orders or di...
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP10 SP11 2:00 PM 2:00 PM AP-20230000022892 (A20210015125) AP-20230000022893 (A20210015126) 231/93 238/93 67/93 Lisa Marie Doig Lisa Marie Doig Alice Kahia and Rawiri Kahia Hapeta Whānau Trust - Review of trust Alice Kahia and Rawiri Kahia Hapeta Whānau Trust - Enforcement of obligations of trust Judicial Conference (the Court may convene to make orders or di...
Documents/Panui/39-v2.-Aotea-Special-30-May-2024.pdf (122 kb)
