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Former Judge David Ambler discusses the proposed review of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, with the propositions in detail.

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This is the narrative of a piece of land in Te Tau Ihu – Aorere. It sets out how Judge Reeves dealt with an application for accretion and for determination of ownership, where ownership records had not been maintained for over 100 years.

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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)

Judge Stephanie Milroy discusses leases and licenses over Māori Reservation land and papakāinga.

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Former Judge Andrew Spencer discusses residential utilisation of multiply owned Māori land.

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If you would prefer your application to be heard in court by a Judge, please tick here: Page 3 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 36 Address Email Signed (by proposed trustee) Name Address Email Signed (by proposed trustee) Name Address Email Signed (by proposed trustee) (NOTE: Separate consents for trustees may be filed) 5.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-36-Application-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust-202104.pdf (285 kb)

Former Judge Patrick Savage reflects on the past 20 years in the Māori Land Court.

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Former Judge Layne Harvey discusses the appointment of trustees to Māori land trusts, the ability, experience, knowledge, and acceptability of the nominees.

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