Māori Land Court Recusal Guidelines 16 September 2026
The preferable course is for a judge to disclose any such interest to parties in a proceeding and to seek the views of parties before making any final decision on recusal.
The preferable course is for a judge to disclose any such interest to parties in a proceeding and to seek the views of parties before making any final decision on recusal.
I am/We are* the beneficiary/beneficiaries* of a whānau trust, [name of whānau trust], ______________________________________________________________________ which holds a beneficial interest in the block. 2.
Can I make a complaint? Yes. If you are unhappy with your experience and wish to make a formal complaint, you can do so.
Grounds for application: I am a party to a contract or arrangement relating to the proposed transfer; or I am the transferor/donor of the land or interest; or I am a trustee for a person entitled to the land or interest 3.
Another person who is eligible to be funded from special aid has/has not* already completed work on this matter. 9.
All applications to the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court require a fee to be paid before they can be lodged with the Court. You may use this document to request a remittal, reduction, or refund of the fee prescribed for an application before the Māori Land Court or Māori Appellate Court under the Māori Land Court Fees Regulations 2013.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-A1-request-remittal.pdf (214 kb)
Awaiting Administrative Action A20190007011 8/08/2019 Tamati and Margaret Makara Whanau Trust - and orders constituting a whanau trust made at 99 Whangarei MB 34-36 (23/02/2004) - Application to the Chief Judge 45/93 Tainui Noble 1.
• Kaitiaki trust A kaitiaki trust relates solely to an individual who is a minor or has a disability and is unable to manage his or her affairs. This trust can include all of an individual’s assets. • Whānau trust This is a whānau-oriented trust.
Uploads/MOJ0217.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)
• Kaitiaki trust A kaitiaki trust relates solely to an individual who is a minor or has a disability and is unable to manage his or her affairs. This trust can include all of an individual’s assets. • Whānau trust This is a whānau-oriented trust.
Uploads/MOJ0217-v2.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)
• Kaitiaki trust A kaitiaki trust relates solely to an individual who is a minor or has a disability and is unable to manage his or her affairs. This trust can include all of an individual’s assets. • Whānau trust This is a whānau-oriented trust.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)