Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 December 2020
The expertise of Māori Land Court judges is better utilised. Simple and uncontested trust applications Before 6 February 2021 Trust applications are decided by a Māori Land Court judge.
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Te arotake, te whakarerekē rānei i tō kaporeihana whenua
Review or change an incorporation
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.
Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsFormer Judge Stephen Clark discusses Whānau Trusts – the benefits, the process in forming one, and his own personal experience.
Ngā putanga o te hui takawaenga
Outcomes of mediation
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.
Ā mātou ture
Our rules and legislation
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.
The Adequacy of Laws for the Protection of Indigenous Peoples Cultural Heritage and Customary Rights in New Zealand
23 Aug 2022 | NewsJudge Te Kani Williams analyses how New Zealand's laws protect indigenous cultural heritage and customary rights, and poses the question - are they adequate?
Tauatanga
Succession
Succession is confirmed by a judge or registrar, and the whakapapa to land and landowners become part of the permanent court record.
Rauemi āwhina
Helpful resources
You will also hear our judges and staff regularly speaking te reo Māori during court hearings.
Factsheet Succession for whangai web version
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)
South Island Landless Natives Act 1906 (SILNA): past, present and future
20 Jan 2021 | NewsJudge Reeves expertly discusses the origins of SILNA and the challenges Ngāi Tahu have faced due to the Crown's failure to fulfil its obligations.