Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 14 WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? Use this form to file an appeal against an interim or preliminary decision or determination of the Māori Land Court in which there remain outstanding matters for the Court to address.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-14-Leave-to-appeal-prelim.pdf (160 kb)
A judge may make a court order to formalise what has been agreed by the parties, which will become a part of the court record.
Page 4 For more information visit www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/24 - 98L Please tell us what efforts you have made to resolve this dispute so far and attach any supporting documentation.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-98L-Application-for-dispute-resolution-April-202104.pdf (714 kb)
(If the application is not under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act give details as to the Act) (State number of section(s) under which application is made) For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz Form 01 Rule 4.2 (2) WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? Applications that do not have a prescribed form in the rules must be completed using this form.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-1-General-application-v3.pdf (236 kb)
It is a great honour for me but what makes it so special is being able to share it with all of you so thank you.
It is impossible to be categorical about what relationships may give rise to concern about impartiality, but close blood relationships or domestic relationships are clearly disqualifying.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Maori-Land-Court-Recusal-Guidelines.pdf (226 kb)
This increase is part of a wider change across all courts and tribunals in Aotearoa, New Zealand. What does this mean for you? If you file an application to the Māori Land Court or the Māori Appellate Court on or after 1 July 2025 , you will notice an increase in the fee you need to pay.
The annual report reflects on what once again was very a busy year for the court, highlighting activity over the period, and giving insight into the collaborative efforts of the judiciary and the staff of the Māori Land Court to improve timeliness of outcomes for court users and to be a Māori Court that provides a shelter for the people, their land, and their kōrero.
Developed by judges for judges and published by Te Kura Kaiwhakawā (Institute of Judicial Studies), the bench book offers guidance on what judges may need to know, understand, and do when hearing applications in the Māori Land Court (the Court).
Importantly, it also tells the story of the modern Māori Land Court, who we are, what we do, and what motivates us to provide a high level of service to Māori landowners.
