Aorere Accretion determination of status and ownership of land
Back in court the following day in Nelson, Judge Reeves explained the final orders she would make.
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.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-information-booklet.pdf (922 kb)
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.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP17 10:00 AM AP-20250000014222 47/93 Deputy Registrar CJ 2025/68 - Application to the Chief Judge for consequential amendments concerning Waina Skudder also known as Waina Reweti or Waina Matekōhuru as amended by the Chief Judge at 2025 Chief Judge's MB 1306-1320 on 18 December 2024 SP18 10:15 AM AP-20260000009501 45/93 Nicola Friberg CJ 2026/51 - He tono ki te Kaiwhakawā Matua ki te whakahou, whakakore rānei i tētahi ōta...
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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 or registrar can refer the unresolved issues back to mediation or court for further consideration.
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.
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Chief Judge Fox - Timely Access to Justice Performance Measures