Judges Corner Article by Judge Aidan Warren on Dispute Resolution2
What follows is a simple overview of the mediation process together with some observations. Voluntary Process Mediation will always be voluntary.
What follows is a simple overview of the mediation process together with some observations. Voluntary Process Mediation will always be voluntary.
What follows is a simple overview of the mediation process together with some observations. Voluntary Process Mediation will always be voluntary.
Working with others as part of a mediation process Describe your experience in working with others as part of a mediation process.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-application-form.pdf (2 mb)
This programme of work is on-going. Present day application records are (once concluded) filed both electronically by application number in the MLIS and physically on a closed application file by the last minute book reference associated with the application, or on the related Trust file (if the application related to a management structure) or by personality or estate file (if the application related to a succession) in the district registry offi...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
The Court may, if it cannot otherwise address those concerns, order that the application be reheard. PĀNUI NO. APPLICATION NO.
Documents/Panui/Maori-Land-Court-National-Panui-September-2025.pdf (2.5 mb)
These applications cannot be filed online. Applications under section 99 must use the General Form of Application (Form 1) stating the Act and the section under which application is made.
Dispute Resolution (a) If any dispute arises out of these terms and conditions, the Landowner(s) or the Occupier may: (i) file an application to the Māori land Court for the dispute to be determined; or (ii) by agreement (in writing) adopt the Alternative Dispute Resolution process (ADR process) set out below: ADR Process 8 Step 1- Negotiations (b) The parties will seek to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiation in a manner that is...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/2021-03-12-Example-Occupation-Order.pdf (150 kb)
These applications cannot be filed online through Pātaka Whenua
To support this initiative, the Court has established a dedicated monthly hearing for Fast-Track applications. The process has been designed to help whānau complete trustee changes more quickly, reduce waiting times, and provide a clearer and more efficient pathway through the application process.
You can submit your application online in Pātaka Whenua. You can download and edit these PDF forms for the Māori Land Court and the Māori Appellate Court applications and email or mail them to us.