Where a determination or order has already been made by a registrar, affected persons may also
apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
We are
pleased that we are finally seeing improved appli-
cation disposal rates. As we head into the 2025/26
year, we are determined that the disposal rate will
continue to improve.
Where a determination or order has already been made by a registrar, affected
persons may also apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
Where a determination or order has already been made by a registrar, affected persons may also
apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
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Form 12A
Rule 8.14(2)
WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
This form is used to apply to the Māori Appellate Court for leave to appeal a decision after the time limit for
filing an appeal has expired, in accordance with section 58(3) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and rule
8.14(2) of the Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026.
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM
(i) This form must be accompanied with the
appropriate application fee and be filed with
the Registrar in the District in which the land is
located;
(ii) Please ensure that all information required
on the form is completed;
(iii) Where tick boxes are provided please
ensure you tick all those boxes that apply to
your application, unless you are required to select
one box, then only select the box that applies;
(iv) If there is in...
Pātaka Whenua, the Māori Land Court’s new online portal, launched in June 2023. In Pātaka Whenua, landowners can find information about their whenua, search the court record, and apply to the court directly online.
Judge Isaac also approved Mr Monk being permitted to apply for assistance from the
Special Aid Fund for legal representation in relation to the Judicial Conference.
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Accordingly, the Judicial Conference previously set down for 4 December 2026 at 10.00 am
be adjourned and re-set to 3 December 2026 at 2.00 pm, to be conducted at the Māori Land
Court, Whangārei, with Mr Monk permitted to attend by online means.