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  The judge may also order any person to provide copies of records, reports, and reasons for decisions related to the incorporation, and to assist the examining officers with their review.

Located in:  Māori land Manage your land

Former Judge Stephen Clark discusses Whānau Trusts – the benefits, the process in forming one, and his own personal experience.

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  If you already had an application with the Māori Land Court and dispute resolution was recommended by a judge or registrar after a court hearing, the judge / registrar can refer the unresolved issues back to mediation or court to discuss further.

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By following these rules, we are able to ensure the accuracy of the court record and provide judges and registrars with the information they need to make informed decisions.

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Judge Te Kani Williams analyses how New Zealand's laws protect indigenous cultural heritage and customary rights, and poses the question - are they adequate?

Located in:  Who we are Our judges Judges' corner articles

Succession is confirmed by a judge or registrar, and the whakapapa to land and landowners become part of the permanent court record.

Located in:  Māori land Becoming a landowner

You will also hear our judges and staff regularly speaking te reo Māori during court hearings.

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Such an order will only be made if a judge considers it is necessary to prevent an injustice to whāngai not entitled to succeed.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)

You should attach this request to your application and include any evidence required to support your request, and file everything with the Registrar for consideration (or for referral to a Judge). Note: The power of a Registrar or Judge to remit, reduce, or refund a fee is a discretionary one, and you must demonstrate that you are unable to, or ought not be required to, pay the required fee.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-A1-request-remittal.pdf (1.4 mb)

Judge Reeves expertly discusses the origins of SILNA and the challenges Ngāi Tahu have faced due to the Crown's failure to fulfil its obligations.

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