The parties involved in the dispute will need to agree on the mediator to be used, or one can be appointed for you.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
The Māori Land Court offers training for trustees.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)
If there is a disagreement about access to the land, there are provisions for an internal review, and for the water service provider or the landowner to appeal to the Māori Land Court.
Of the lands that remain we have been able to use those as a basis for increasing the cohesiveness amongst our generation and they are a focal point for discussion at whānau hui.
TIP: The date in the Created column may not reflect the date on the document.
How-do-I-user-guides/Search-for-a-document-v1-6.pdf (2.6 mb)
The process for applying for succession has not changed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
Your feedback will help us provide a better experience for all court users. The survey opens on Monday 1 September 2025 and will close at midnight on Sunday 21 September 2025.
On Friday 29 November, the old Māori Land Court on Lowe Street Gisborne was closed, and the new court opened on Gladstone Road.
To resolve this issue, make sure your screen is on the default zoom (i.e., 100% zoom). For additional help, go to Troubleshooting and other user guides and click on the “Issues with the CAPTCHA verification” guide.
Documents/Troubleshooting/Registered-User-Guide-v2.pdf (956 kb)
Step 1 In the Pātaka Whenua portal, use the menu on the left side of the screen to click “Search”.
How-do-I-user-guides/Search-for-a-management-structure-v1-5.pdf (2 mb)
