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They stepped into the acting leadership of the Court and Tribunal from 1 May 2023 and will do so until a new Chief Judge is sworn in and a new Chairperson appointed. The Minister of Māori Development has sought expressions of interest for the next Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court, and will in due course announce the appointment of the next Chief Judge and Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal.

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And this week, the Chairperson of the Tribunal initiated the new kaupapa inquiry programme by appointing a panel and commencing the inquiry for the claims concerning military veterans.

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SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 1 10:00 AM AP-20250000014118 58/93 Marise Lant Appeal 2025/25 – The Proprietors of Mangatū Blocks Incorporated and a refusal to grant an order for the appointment of examining officers made at 134 Tairāwhiti MB 282-293 on 5/9/2025 – Notice of Appeal (Respondent: Committee of Management of the Proprietors of Mangatū Blocks Incorporated)

Documents/Panui/SP-1-Appeal-2025-25-Lant-v-Proprietors-of-Mangatu-Blocks-Incorporated.pdf (123 kb)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP4 10:00 AM AP-20240000029701 113/93, 117/93, 214/93, 219/93, 220/93, 222/93 Aleisha Ewa Makaretta Mitchell Te Kiriwhero Makarita Mitchell also known as Te Kiriwhero Mitchell or Te Kiriwhero Ewa Makarita Mitchell - Succession and Constitute the Ngati Te Kiriwhero Whanau Trust over the interests of the deceased and appoint Shikyra Ngaroma Te Kahu Kopeka Mitchell, Aleisha Ewa Makaretta

Documents/Panui/1.-Waiariki-28-January-2026.pdf (123 kb)

The judiciary and the staff of the seven Māori Land Court registries have been working hard to move through the backlog of cases before the Court, there have been new judicial appointments and a host of activity has been undertaken to improve the service provided to Māori landowners.

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Paneke are an opportunity for court users based in smaller towns and centres to meet with our kaimahi and kōrero about: completing application forms submitting an enquiry searching the court record updates on current applications and enquiries updating information in Pātaka Whenua other services normally available at a Māori Land Court office. To request an appointment at an upcoming paneke, submit an enquiry through Pātaka Whenua or contact your nearest office.

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Paneke are an opportunity for court users based in smaller towns and centres to meet with our kaimahi and kōrero about: completing application forms submitting an enquiry searching the court record updates on current applications and enquiries updating information in Pātaka Whenua other services normally available at a Māori Land Court office. To request an appointment at an upcoming paneke, submit an enquiry through Pātaka Whenua or contact your nearest office.

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If you do not have a lawyer, would you like the Court to appoint a legal representative on your behalf? YES NO 8.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-53-Special-aid.pdf (189 kb)

If you’re unable to travel to our district offices, you can make an appointment at one of paneke that we hold in smaller centres around the country, that may be closer to you.

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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.

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