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NATIONAL PĀNUI February | Pēpuere 2026 2
Summary of General Statutory Provisions
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Enhancing digital services
2. Improving application and enquiry resolution
3. deepening community engagement
Enhancing digital services
June 2025 marked the two-year anniversary of our
redesigned website and the launch of our online
portal - Pātaka Whenua.
For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the
appropriate application number at:
Physical address: Postal address:
L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203
WELLINGTON WELLINGTON
Phone: 04 914 3102
Fax: 04 914 3100
Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz
STEVEN DODD
Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court
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APPLICATION NO:
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Te hātepe whai whakaāe│Approval process
The Chief Executive of the Ministry of Justice has authority under section 98M (2) of Te Ture Whenua Māori
Act 1993 to approve mediators.
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Declaration
I declare that the information provided in this Expression of Interest is true and correct.
ISSN 2463-3763 (Online)
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TAITOKERAU
PĀNUI
Contact Details
Office Te Taitokerau
Address 16 Rathbone Street
Mailing address DX Box AX10086, Whangārei
Phone 09 948 9940
Email mlctaitokerau@justice.govt.nz
Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed on Public Holidays)
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 a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai
Special Court Sitting
The following special sitt...
TAITOKERAU
PĀNUI
Contact Details
Office Te Taitokerau
Address 16 Rathbone Street
Mailing address DX Box AX10086, Whangārei
Phone 09 948 9940
Email mlctaitokerau@justice.govt.nz
Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed on Public Holidays)
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 a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai
Special Court Sitting
The following special sitt...
TAITOKERAU
PĀNUI
Contact Details
Office Te Taitokerau
Address 16 Rathbone Street
Mailing address DX Box AX10086, Whangārei
Phone 09 948 9940
Email mlctaitokerau@justice.govt.nz
Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed on Public Holidays)
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 a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai
Special Court Sitting
The following special sitt...
TAITOKERAU
PĀNUI
Contact Details
Office Te Taitokerau
Address 16 Rathbone Street
Mailing address DX Box AX10086, Whangārei
Phone 09 948 9940
Email mlctaitokerau@justice.govt.nz
Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed on Public Holidays)
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 a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai
Special Court Sitting
The following special sitt...