Benefits Descendants are involved as owners of the land and exercise their voting rights sooner. Dispute resolution Before 6 February 2021 In many cases the only option for owners to resolve disputes over their land is through the Court.
These mediation pathways support early, constructive resolution of disputes in ways that reflect tikanga Māori and help whānau move forward together.
Use this form when you want to apply for an out of court tikanga-based dispute resolution service to help resolve issues concerning Māori land.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-4A-Application-for-Mediation.pdf (534 kb)
What to do if you have a complaint about the dispute resolution service.
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)
Ngā Karere News 31 July 2026 | News Te Ratonga Whakatau Wenerau o Te Kooti Whenua Māori Māori Land Court Dispute Resolution Service Our expanded dispute resolution service is now live and accepting applications. 16 July 2026 | News Fast-Track Trustee Appointment and Replacement Process The Aotea Māori Land Court has been trialling a Fast-Track Process for appointing and replacing trustees of Māori land trusts. 24 June 2026 | News Ngā rerekētanga...
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)
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.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 6 10:30 AM AP-20250000007597 98L/93 Ivan Leigh Henwood Whatuwiwi 1B1C - Application for Dispute Resolution
