Charging orders – water services charges In certain situations, Māori landowners may have to pay for water services. If an owner of Māori freehold land in multiple ownership has paid more than their share of water services changes, they can apply to the Māori Land Court for a “charging order” to recover the excess amount paid.
He tohutohu a te Kaiwhakawā
Direction of the judge
After further consultation, I reschedule dates as follows:
From Te Kaha: 10:00am, Wednesday 15 April 2026
To Te Kaha: 10:00am, Thursday 21 May 2026
This direction is issued pursuant to rule 3.8(1)(b) Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and a copy
is to be sent to the Kaiwhakawā Matua, the Kairēhita Matua, and the Kairēhita of the
Waiariki District Registry of the court.
He tohutohu a te Kaiwhakawā
Direction of the judge
After further consultation, I reschedule dates as follows:
From Te Kaha: 10:00am, Wednesday 15 April 2026
To Te Kaha: 10:00am, Thursday 21 May 2026
This direction is issued pursuant to rule 3.8(1)(b) Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and a copy
is to be sent to the Kaiwhakawā Matua, the Kairēhita Matua, and the Kairēhita of the
Waiariki District Registry of the court.
Now that your application or enquiry has been completed, you are ready to take your next steps. This may mean connecting with other agencies and exploring funding opportunities that can help you and your whānau reach your aspirations for your whenua.
Tēnā koutou katoa, We are sorry for the delays in processing and any frustration you may be experiencing. Te Kooti Whenua Māori has been on a change journey for the past few years.
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).
Time:
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A full copy of the application may be obtained from the Court office.
You are entitled to appear at the hearing.
If there is sufficient evidence produced to satisfy the Court of the case against you, judgment against you
may be given in your absence.
Name of Chief/Deputy Registrar:
Signature of Chief/Deputy Registrar:
Dated: / /
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
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