Page 1 For more information visit www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/24 - 98L For more information visit www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz APPLICATION FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Form 98L WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-98L-Application-for-dispute-resolution-April-202104.pdf (714 kb)
If you’re not sure which application form to complete, you can find more information about different types of applications in our Whenua section.
Subcommittees 6.3 The trustees may appoint subcommittees to oversee any aspect of Marae business. 6.4 At the time of appointing a subcommittee, the trustees shall set out in writing the terms of reference. 6.5 At least one trustee shall sit on any subcommittee. 7. Dispute resolution 7.1 If disputes or disagreements arise about: 7.1.1 Conflicts of interest; 7.1.2 Allegations about trustee misconduct; 7.1.3 The performance of a trustees or trustees; 7.1.4 The practi...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
DISPUTES RESOLUTION SERVICE The end to end process facilitated by the Māori Land Court which covers the application, initial engagement, mediation and actioning of any mediation outcomes.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
Pae Matua Steve Gunson is pleased to announce that expressions of interest to become a mediator for Te Ratonga Whakatau Wenerau o Te Kooti Whenua Māori - the Māori Land Court Dispute Resolution Service are now being received.
Conflict of interest generally Judges should recuse themselves wherever they have personal knowledge of disputed facts in proceedings, or wherever they have a personal view concerning a party or witness of disputed fact in the litigation.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Maori-Land-Court-Recusal-Guidelines.pdf (226 kb)
One of the interesting sessions was on alternative dispute resolution. The thread of discussions from presenters and conference attendees is that arbitration is the preferred form of dispute resolution in many overseas jurisdictions.
The diagram below represents this kaupapa. Māori Land Court dispute resolution service 1 He rauemi tēnei, kia tuhia e koe, ōu whakaaro, i mua i te hui kia tika ai to whakatakoto i ōu kōrero i te hui.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/3.7-MLC-Mediation-Workbook.pdf (343 kb)
In that situation an Alternative Dispute Resolution process had been agreed, that process was required, and it was undertaken with findings ultimately made.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
In the case of a tie, the resolution is not passed. When a resolution is passed, the acts and proceedings that follow will be valid and of good effect as if all trustees agreed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template-18082025.pdf (444 kb)
