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This service is voluntary, so everyone involved in the dispute must all agree to take part. In this context, tikanga-based means that the process is guided by your values, beliefs and practices as a whānau or hapū.

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  If you are a whānau or hapū member who did not submit the application but would like to speak in Court, you can file a ‘ Notice of intention to appear upon application ’.

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Ngā utu tono Application fees Find out what fees you'll need to pay for your application.

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Ko te amorangi ki mua ko te hāpai ō ki muri Understanding how we can help you to have a positive experience Just like the marae and how we organise ourselves to carry out the relevant rituals, nau mai is where information gathering and preparation takes place before you file an application.

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The Honourable Willie Jackson, Minister for Māori Development made a formal announcement on 22 March 2023:   New appointment to Māori Land Court bench | Beehive.govt.nz My congratulations, and congratulations on behalf of the Māori Land Court, to Judge Thomas.

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Having a conversation with your whānau about your whenua and whakapapa can be helpful before getting started.

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Use this form to create an Ahu Whenua Trust (a land trust) by vesting one or more land blocks in trustees to manage, as set out in a trust deed/order on behalf of the beneficial owner(s).

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-37-Constitute-Ahu-Whenua-Trust.pdf (246 kb)

Ka taea tēnei mēnā he whānau kotahi ngā kaipupuri (ākene pea ka hiahia te whānau ki te hanga pāmu mahi moni).

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-tereo.pdf (349 kb)

Ensure that your device is muted when you join the hearing, as you may join while another application is still being heard. Please wait until your application is announced to unmute yourself, confirm that you’re present, and let the court know if any other people are present with you.

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Our kaimahi are here to guide you and your whānau through this experience.

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