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Māori reservations cannot be subject to any mortgage or monetary charge. Depending on the purpose of the reservation, it may also be possible to apply for charitable status, especially if it benefits the community (for example, a marae).

Located in:  Māori land Manage your land

What follows is a simple overview of the mediation process together with some observations. Voluntary Process Mediation will always be voluntary.

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What follows is a simple overview of the mediation process together with some observations. Voluntary Process Mediation will always be voluntary.

Documents/Judges-corner-articles/Judges-Corner-Article-by-Judge-Aidan-Warren-on-Dispute-Resolution2.pdf (154 kb)

(i) For the avoidance of doubt, if the parties agree to adopt the ADR process they must complete Steps 1 and 2 of the ADR process, before the dispute can be determined by the Court, unless both parties mutually agree in writing to opt out before completion of the ADR process or there is a need for urgent injunctive relief by any party to the dispute. 11.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/2021-03-12-Example-Occupation-Order.pdf (150 kb)

Nevertheless, the report is erroneous in implying that the Court’s succession process is particularly complex. Any complexities arise from the inherent nature of Māori land estates and not the succession process.

Documents/Judges-corner-articles/MLC-2014-Jun-Judges-Corner-Ambler-J.pdf (191 kb)

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? The process for applying for succession has not changed.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)

They can delay whānau connection to whenua, and plans for developing land. Court processes can also be time consuming and costly.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)

In this context, tikanga-based means that the process is guided by your values, beliefs and practices as a whānau or hapū.

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In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)

What do I need to do? The process for applying for succession has not changed.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Simple-and-uncontested-succession-applications-web-version.pdf (183 kb)