Subletting and Assignment
The Occupier cannot sublet or assign their occupation rights to any other party.
10. Dispute Resolution
(a) If any dispute arises out of these terms and conditions, the Landowner(s) or the
Occupier may:
(i) file an application to the Māori land Court for the dispute to be
determined; or
(ii) by agreement (in writing) adopt the Alternative Dispute Resolution
process (ADR process) set out below:
ADR Process
8
Step 1-...
Benefits Descendants are involved as owners of the land and exercise
their voting rights sooner.
Dispute resolution
Before
6 February 2021
In many cases the only option for owners to resolve disputes
over their land is through the Court.
...trustees may appoint subcommittees to oversee any aspect of Marae business.
6.4 At the time of appointing a subcommittee, the trustees shall set out in writing the terms of reference.
6.5 At least one trustee shall sit on any subcommittee.
7. Dispute resolution
7.1 If disputes or disagreements arise about:
7.1.1 Conflicts of interest;
7.1.2 Allegations about trustee misconduct;
7.1.3 The performance of a trustees or trustees;
7.1.4 The practice of tikanga and/or kawa at t...
A key area of change is dispute resolution. Amendments made to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 in 2020 , allow ed certain disputes within the Court’s jurisdiction to be resolved through mediation.
...holding of a conference
(a) $220
(b) $228
(c) $66
(d) $220
(e) $220
(f) $220
(g) $66
(a) $228
(b) $228
(c) $68
(d) $228
(e) $228
(f) $228
(g) $68
Filing an application in respect of the following:
(a) advice on disputes referred under the Māori Fisheries Act 2004
(b) hearing and determining disputes referred under the Māori Fisheries Act 2004
(c) advice on disputes referred under the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims
Settlem...
First, it
recommends that the Act be amended to provide for mediation in the first instance in
relation to disputes. Second, it recommends that the law contain “clear and
straightforward provisions and rules” to ensure that the Court remains an accessible
forum for resolving disputes that cannot be resolved by mediation and to hold
governance entities to account for breaches of duty.
Ngā Karere
News
31 July 2026 | News
Te Ratonga Whakatau Wenerau o Te Kooti Whenua Māori
Māori Land Court Dispute Resolution Service
Our expanded dispute resolution service is now live and accepting applications.
16 July 2026 | News
Fast-Track Trustee Appointment and Replacement Process
The Aotea Māori Land Court has been trialling a Fast-Track Process for appointing and replacing trustees of Māori land trusts.
24 June 2026 | News
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