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The expanded service includes non-judicial mediators and judges who can act as mediators. Click here to learn more about the service and to see the list of the mediators and judges you can select to hear your dispute.

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He tohutohu a te Kaiwhakawā Direction of the judge After further consultation, I reschedule the events as follows: From: Auckland 10:00 AM, Thursday 19 November 2026 Judge T K T A R Williams, presiding To: Auckland 10:00 AM, Thursday 5 November 2026 Judge T K T A R Williams, presiding Auckland 10:00 AM, Friday 6 November 2026 Judge T K T A R Williams, presiding This direction is issued pursuant to rule 3.8(1)(b) of the Māori Land Court Ru...

Documents/Panui/4.-321-Taitokerau-MB-186-dated-21-August-2026.pdf (96 kb)

He tohutohu a te Kaiwhakawā Direction of the judge After further consultation, I reschedule the dates as follows: From Masterton: 11:00 AM, Thursday 5 March 2026 To Masterton: 11:00 AM, Tuesday 17 March 2026 This direction is issued pursuant to rule 3.8(1)(b) Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and a copy is to be sent to the Kaiwhakawā Matua, the Kairēhita Matua, and the Kairēhita of the Tākitimu District Registry of the court.

Documents/Panui/3.-Takitimu-Notice-of-Court-Date-Change.pdf (108 kb)

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)

We cannot accept complaints about a mediation outcome You may have completed mediation and agreed terms of resolution with the other party or parties. A Judge may have issued an order which includes those agreed terms.

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

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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 (214 kb)

Copies to the parties. M J Doogan JUDGE 544 Aotea MB 216

Documents/Panui/8.-544-Aotea-MB-215-216-dated-31-August-2026.pdf (164 kb)

If you would prefer your application to be heard in court by a Judge, please tick here: Your application may be determined by a Registrar if it is simple and uncontested, as described in section 235A of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-36-Application-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust-202104.pdf (159 kb)

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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