If the landowner does not agree with the outcome of the review, they can apply to the Māori Land Court to appeal this decision under section 170(1) of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 . The Court may confirm, change, or cancel the internal reviewer’s decision.
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It is a good idea to ask them about: What land blocks you might be an owner in An accurate record of your whakapapa How you became an owner or beneficiary to your whenua. Once you've confirmed these details, you can find further information through the following sources: Pātaka Whenua Pātaka Whenua is the online portal that holds the Māori Land Court electronic record, which includes minutes and orders.
The court order The court order is the document that confirms the legal change made to the ownership and/or status of the whenua.
We will help you to: appoint a mediator confirm a suitable date and venue for the mediation hui Attend the mediation hui At the mediation hui, the mediator will facilitate kōrero and wānanga between the parties about the dispute and guide them to come up with their own workable solutions.
After the court hearing, the judge can confirm, change, or cancel any previous decision.
To become a Māori Land Court judge, an individual must meet the following requirements: they have knowledge and experience of te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and the Treaty of Waitangi they have held a practising certificate as a barrister or solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand for at least 7 years, and they are not older than 70.
Landowners nominate trustees and elect committee of management members who are then confirmed and appointed by a judge or registrar.
If everything is in order, the review will be confirmed with agreement reached for the time for the next review.
Only applications and sittings that were confirmed at the time of this publication are listed.
