Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 12 WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? Use this form to file an application to the Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court to exercise their power under section 44 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to correct a mistake, error or omission on the part of the Court or in the presentation of the facts of a case to the Court.
At the end of the hearing, did you know what the next steps would be? Post hearing steps Not at all 20, 9% Don’t know 41, 19% Somewhat 40, 18% Moderately 39, 18% Don’t know 35, 16% No 46, 21% Yes 134, 62% Very 73, 34% Don’t know 46, 21% 6-12 months 62, 29% 1-2 years 24, 11% More than 2 years 24, 11% 6-12 months 50, 23% Don’t know 61, 28% Less than 6 months 51, 24% Less than 6 months 84, 39%
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Step 4 The application process can be slightly different depending on what application you have selected. Most follow this general order when working through the online portal submission: • Introduction • Applicant Details • Application Details • Hearing Schedule (if relevant or other application specific section) • Upload Documents • Application Summary • Payment • Confirmation At the top of the screen is a progress bar.
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1 Fo APPLICATION TO DETERMINE SUCCESSORS FOR SOUTH ISLAND LANDLESS NATIVES (SILNA) LANDS Hawea/Wanaka Substitute land (being Section 2 of 5 Block XIV, Lower Wanaka SD) The Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, Section 455(1); Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Sections 29 and 113; and The Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement, Clause 15.6.2 Form 01 Rule 4.2, 16.1, 4.5, 10.9(2) For more information, email mlcsilna@justice.govt.nz WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? This applicati...
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In assessing costs against a party in receipt of funding from the Special Aid Fund, the Māori Appellate Court has stated:9 We consider that a grant of special aid is relevant to both stages of the inquiry on costs, being whether costs should be awarded, and if so, in what amount. Given the varied circumstances in which special aid may be granted, we do not consider that an inflexible rule, or set of criteria, should be applied.
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The annual report reflects on what was an extremely busy year for the court. The judiciary and the staff of the seven Māori Land Court registries have been working hard to move through the backlog of cases before the Court, there have been new judicial appointments and a host of activity has been undertaken to improve the service provided to Māori landowners.
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.
Getting permission is important so water service providers can do their work and landowners know what is happening on their land. Landowners may need to pay for water services charges.
Where alternative statements are indicated, select the statement that applies If there is insufficient room on the form to provide all the required information you should continue your application on a separate sheet of paper; and Additional information – in addition to completing this form, if the application requires you to provide further information you must include all documents, information or evidence you wish the Court to consider. RESET FORM WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? Thi...
Te Kooti Whenua Māori/ Te Kooti Pira Māori Pūrongo-A-Tau - Matariki 2023 - 2024 ANNUAL REPORT Te Kooti Pīra Māori Māori Appellate Court Matariki 2024 Matariki 2025 2 Māori Land Court / Māori Appellate Court Annual Report • Matariki 2024 – Matariki 2025 Nau mai e te ao Haere mai i te pō Kuhu mai e te wairua Tū mai…
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