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You can find decisions or judgments of the Māori Appellate Court from 1993 onwards, and the Māori Land Court from 2001, in Pātaka Whenua, or by using our decision finder.

Located in:  The court record

The Trustees recognise that they must make all decisions on behalf of the Trust and are not bound by resolutions of the Beneficiaries.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Template-Comprehensive-Whanau-Trust-Order-Final-Version-30-June-2020.pdf (237 kb)

Application is with or has been referred to one or more judicial officers (such as a Judge or Registrar) for a reserved decision; and/or order(s); and/or direction(s).

Documents/5-11-reports/2023-05-31-Notification-of-Applications-Over-6-months-old-in-MLC-MAC.pdf (8 mb)

That trustee will then be absolved from any personal liability arising out of the decision to approve a mortgage (s 227(6) of the Act); or (b) Apply to the Court to: i.

Documents/Practice-notes/Banking-Practice-Note.pdf (204 kb)

The website was substantially upgraded in early 2011 and now provides: Judgments; one page summaries of all decisions except decisions by judge alone; transcripts of oral argument; summaries of pending cases; public access to the parties’ written submissions in upcoming cases.

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

Here we communicate, make decisions, and prepare material for the Court. Purpose and tone have been set, and at this stage we continue to ensure a successful outcome for customers.

Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)

After the court makes a decision, a court minute and order are created and you are provided with a copy.

Located in:  Our application process Receive the outcome

The Māori Land Court Bench Book (Bench Book) is a 'quick reference' resource containing information about our Act and Court decisions, primarily used by our judges.

Located in:  Who we are Our rules and legislation

Using our principles to drive engagement He Aronga Matawhānui and Hangaia te whare are our pou and tūāpapa for decision-making, particu- larly when working closely with the judiciary and engaging with the community.

Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2023-Matariki-2024.pdf (11 mb)

Appeals If you, or some other party to the application, consider that the Judge’s decision is wrong based on the evidence that was presented, then an appeal can be lodged.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)