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The court record holds information about current and historic ownership of Māori land, including block and trust information, minutes, and orders.

Sean’s commitment to his whānau, hapū and iwi, at home remain strong and connected.

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That figure represents about 4.8% of the judiciary. Māori women constitute close to 7.5% of the population, so there is some way to go before the number of Māori women judges reflects the population percentage.

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SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP12 12:30 PM AP-20260000003029 238/93 Trustees of Mohi-Williams Whānau Trust C/- McCaw Lewis Lawyers He whakaū i ngā takohanga o te tarati Enforcing the obligations of trust for Ngahutoitoi E2C (Maori Reservation) Trust

Documents/Panui/40.-Waikato-Maniapoto-23-March-2026.pdf (123 kb)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 2 10:00 AM AP-20250000014217 59/93 Catherine Sixtus Appeal 2025/26 - Determination of ownership of taonga tūturu and a decision made at 97 Te Waipounamu MB 243-248 on 12 September 2025 - Notice of Appeal (Respondents: Trustees of the Hokotehi Moriori Trust, Trustees of the Moriori IMI Settlement Trust, Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Iwi Trust and Dix Whānau)

Documents/Panui/SP-2-Appeal-2025-22-Sixtus-v-Hokotehi-Moriori-Trust.pdf (124 kb)

However, there are hapū, iwi, and whānau that whakapapa to this land and may have used it for generations.

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Names of whānau, trusts, and whenua and related documents make it easier for us to complete research and provide a quality response.

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Much has been achieved by the project for Māori land owners, their whanau and hapu by giving greater certainty to title issues.

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SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP4 11:20 AM AP-20240000009030 238/93 Chanz Mikaere Perenara and Kahoki Mikaere Whanau Trust - Enforcement of obligations of trust

Documents/Panui/7.-Waiariki-9-April-2026.pdf (123 kb)

You may see applications referred to as: CJ YYYY/NN Where: • CJ = prefix to indicate the application is one made to the Chief Judge • YYYY = year in which the application was received (starts from 1965-) • NN = A sequential number which is incremented as a new application is received.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-Minute-Book-Abbreviations.pdf (470 kb)