Discussion on Māori Land in today's context
01 Feb 2012 | NewsIn simple terms this means that the boundaries and areas of Māori land are now clearly marked, identified and registered as a certificate of title.
In simple terms this means that the boundaries and areas of Māori land are now clearly marked, identified and registered as a certificate of title.
The difference between an amalgamation and an aggregation is: • Amalgamation merges owners and titles into one new block. Boundaries between the blocks disappear. • Aggregation merges only the owners into one new list.
The difference between an amalgamation and an aggregation is: • Amalgamation merges owners and titles into one new block. Boundaries between the blocks disappear. • Aggregation merges only the owners into one new list.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)
A sketch plan or diagram showing: The area of the portion to be partitioned out; and The position or locality of the partition relative to the whole block; and Any river, lake or seashore boundaries of the whole block; and The position of any easement or roadway required for access to the partitioned area.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-39-Application-for-a-partition.pdf (194 kb)
Boundaries between the blocks remain. Easements An easement20 can be created by a court order under section 315 of the Act.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)
When an application for dispute resolution is accepted, you will need to be available to attend the dispute resolution (mediation) hui when scheduled.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
A simple application by the Registrar and the consent of the parties to the dispute is all that is required. This is a helpful tool whereby disputes can be solved at an early stage, as opposed to having to wait for a hearing.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/Judges-Corner-Article-by-Judge-Aidan-Warren-on-Dispute-Resolution2.pdf (154 kb)
The Māori Land Court is notifying all owners of the above block about the following hui: Whenua: Waikouaiti Blk XII Township Subdivision XXVI Section 28 Date: Thursday, 17 July 2025 Time: 6 PM Venue: 78 Carroll Street Fern Hill, Dunedin Kaupapa: · Establishing an ahu whenua trust or appointing an agent or agents to represent the owners in negotiations about minor boundary adjustments · ...
A simple application by the Registrar and the consent of the parties to the dispute is all that is required. This is a helpful tool whereby disputes can be solved at an early stage, as opposed to having to wait for a hearing.
Parties in a dispute can work with a mediator and include tikanga as a way to resolve the dispute outside of the courtroom.