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After further consultation, I reschedule the applications set down for hearing as follows:
From: Te Waiharakeke / Blenheim: 10:00am, Thursday 19th September 2024
To: Wakatū / Nelson: 10:00am, Wednesday, 18th September 2024
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 Chief Judge, the Chief Registrar, and the Registrar of the Te
Waipounamu District Registry of the Court.
After further consultation, I reschedule the applications set down for hearing as follows:
From: Christchurch: 10:00am, Thursday 3rd October 2024
To: Christchurch: 10:00am, Thursday 7th November 2024
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 Chief Judge, the Chief Registrar, and the Registrar of the Te
Waipounamu District Registry of the Court.
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Legal terms used for Māori land
Term used to describe landowners
Terms used in succession
Terms used in land ownership
Types of land ownership Terms used for Māori land
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act provides legal definitions for different types of Māori land ownership.
A Maori Reservation is a special type of trust that sets aside land (Māori or general land) for a wide variety of community purposes. To create a trust, you'll need to apply for a trust order.
Pātaka Whenua gives you the ability to search and access Māori land information, submit an enquiry and file a Court application from anywhere at any time. For more information about Pātaka Whenua visit our Pātaka Whenua guidance page .
After the judge, registrar, or mediator makes a decision, you will receive the court minutes and orders which will also be documented in the court record. If your application was for dispute resolution, only the order will become a part of the record.
It contains a schedule of court sittings, as well as notifications of applications that have been received since the last pānui but are not ready for court, or will be completed without the need for a hearing.
The appointment of Dr Ruakere Hond as a Pūkenga to assist the court, under s 32A of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, provided the level of care required in the matter and one the Court is extremely grateful for. The Court agreed to a request by the applicants to appear, correspond, and be heard on the matter in te reo Māori.