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.
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.
Back in court the following day in Nelson, Judge Reeves explained the final orders she would make.
In July 2023, Judge Fox was appointed Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court - Te Kaiwhakawā Matua o Te Kooti Whenua Māori.
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Chief Judge Fox says: “This is an opportunity for the Court to update Māori landowners, and the public of Aotearoa, on the ongoing work of our Court.
In a judicial review proceeding, a judge reviews the actions or decisions of the original judge to see whether they acted within their legal powers.
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.
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.
Former Judge Stephen Clark discusses Whānau Trusts – the benefits, the process in forming one, and his own personal experience.
Judge Te Kani Williams analyses how New Zealand's laws protect indigenous cultural heritage and customary rights, and poses the question - are they adequate?
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.