Requests to appoint a mediator from beyond the list must be approved on behalf of the court before they can progress. All parties must agree on the mediator.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (355 kb)
This resource will help you to write down your thoughts before mediation, so you can express your position clearly at your mediation hui.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/3.7-MLC-Mediation-Workbook.pdf (343 kb)
How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land Read the guide here on how to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land. How to constitute a whānau trust Read the guide here on how to constitute a whānau trust.
If you believe that you, your parents, or another whānau member may be an owner, please contact Barry Stewart at bj.stewart@xtra.co.nz.
Documents/Landowner-notices/Alton-Block-VII-Section-2-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Panui.pdf (80 kb)
Succession to Māori land interests can be complex for whānau and for whāngai, and Māori land is often owned by members of different whānau (with different views on whāngai succession).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
You can attend a session if you are a newly appointed trustee, if you are thinking about becoming a trustee, or if you would like to refresh your knowledge.
118 Tairawhiti MB 60 MAORI LAND COURT Place Gishorne Present C L Fox Acting Chief Judge A Nyman Clerk of the Court D Kennedy Court assistant Date 4 May 2023 Panui No SP1 Application No A20230008312 Subject Appointment of Maon Trustee as Agent to assess damage from Cyclone Gabrielle Legislation Section 183(6)(f) and (h) Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 Also Greg Shaw (Te Tumu Paeroa) Martin Eadie (Te Tumu Paeroa) Present Detallsof the applicant are as follows Applicant Address Maor ...
Documents/Landowner-notices/04145271_05549463_0060_0080_MIN.pdf (2.4 mb)
The proposed trustees were elected by the beneficiaries entitled to succeed at a meeting held at [place]:_______________________________________________on [date]:________________________ A copy of the minutes of the meeting held to constitute the whānau trust is attached.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-23-Application-Whanau-Trust.pdf (365 kb)
Disputes can delay whānau connecting to and using whenua.
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