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Because the bench book is updated so frequently we recommend extracts from the bench book are only printed when required, to avoid reliance on outdated material. Watch the How-to video for easy instructions on how to how to print extracts from the bench book, as well as other useful navigational tips.

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The new mediation provisions give the Court and Māori land owners a grand opportunity to define how we will resolve differences for the benefit of whānau, hapū and iwi.

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

The new mediation provisions give the Court and Māori land owners a grand opportunity to define how we will resolve differences for the benefit of whānau, hapū and iwi.

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

If you’d like to receive the monthly National Pānui by email or post, contact one of our offices or send us an email at mlc.panui@justice.govt.nz Pānui (ngā marama tekau mā rua ō mua) Pānui (previous 12 months) Pānui Notification of applications that remain outstanding in the office of the Chief Registrar, Wellington Court sittings that have been rescheduled July 2026 Special Pānui Waiariki 3 July 2026     June 2026     May 2026 Special Pānui Waiariki 7-8 Ma...

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Ko te amorangi ki mua ko te hāpai ō ki muri Understanding how we can help you to have a positive experience Just like the marae and how we organise ourselves to carry out the relevant rituals, nau mai is where information gathering and preparation takes place before you file an application.

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How is a mortgage registered against whenua Māori?

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for a minute book reference, you could search 23 Tākitimu MB 233 instead of 23 Tākitimu MB 233-268 to get all documents under that criteria

How-do-I-user-guides/Search-for-a-document-v1-8.pdf (2.2 mb)

This is the narrative of a piece of land in Te Tau Ihu – Aorere. It sets out how Judge Reeves dealt with an application for accretion and for determination of ownership, where ownership records had not been maintained for over 100 years.

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

What the videos cover The videos show how to use Near Match search to find: documents ownership information land blocks management structures Where to find them All four videos are available on the Pātaka Whenua guidance page on our website, alongside other user guides and troubleshooting information.

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We want to hear about your experience using Pātaka Whenua and your views on how it's working for you.

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