See also Ngawaka v Ngāti Rehua-Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust Board (No 2) [2021] NZHC 291 at [43]–[47] and [58] 45 statutes referencing tikanga include the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (see s 2 definitions of “tikanga Māori” and “mana tamaiti (tamariki)”); Resource Management Act 1991; and Taumata Arowai–the Water Services Regulator Act 2020.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
Te Waipounamu PĀNUI He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te Whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā tono ā muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai A Special Sitting At Christchurch Courtroom 1, Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Reference SP1 Wednesday 12 April 2023 Judge S Te A Milroy Applications for Hearing PĀNUI NO: TIME: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: 1 10:00AM A20220014529...
Documents/Panui/Special-Panui-Te-Waipounamu-April-2023.pdf (209 kb)
Other acts and legislation We hear applications relating to Māori freehold land under select Acts, or parts of them, including: Property Law Act 2007 Family Protection Act 1955 Government Roading Powers Act 1989 Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949 Local Government Act 1974.
But if you can’t attend, you can instruct a solicitor to attend, or arrange for a member of your family to attend in your place. It’s important the person who attends for you can give the Court the evidence it will need.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
Urupa Reservations Urupā reservations (Māori burial grounds) have a special status in legal terms as well as having family, spiritual, cultural and historical importance.
More information For more information about Māori Land Trusts please write to, phone, fax, email, or visit a Māori Land Court office.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
Fee increase summary Current rate New rate $22 $23 $66 $68 $220 $228 $385 $399 Detailed fee list Māori Land Court Current rate (inc GST) New rate (inc GST) Filing an application in respect of the following: (a) hearing and determining any claim to recover damages from trespass or any other injury to Māori freehold land (b) hearing and determining any proceeding founded on contract or tort where debt, demand, or damage relates to Māori freehold land (c) any other de...
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Although appearances by family members as counsel are not common, judges should be particularly careful if that situation arises.
O block - Noting of Forestry Rights by the Registrar A20230006690 113/93, 117/93 John Isaacs, Milly Mary Ann Tamatoa, Josephine Autagavaia Manihera Akena Isaacs also known as Manihera Akena Ihaka or Mani Ihaka or Mani Isaacs or John Isaacs - Succession A20230006424 150A(3) (b)/93 Manukawhitikitiki 2F1A2 Trust Manukawhitikitiki 2F1A2 block - Noting of Forestry Rights by the Registrar A20230008125 113/93, 118/93 Bruce Te Haupa Maki Maryanne Mackey - Succession A2023000...
Documents/Panui/0517423-Ministry-of-Justice_National-Panui-July-2023-web.pdf (838 kb)
One of the interesting sessions was on "Enhancing Public Trust in the Courts". The three presenters Hon Susan Kiefel AC (Chief Justice of Australia), Zhou Qiang (Chief Justice of the People’s Republic of China and President of the Supreme People’s Court) and Assoc.
