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However, a number of blocks of Māori land held in multiple ownership that are suitable for development are also without any governance entity.

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SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP17 11:10 AM AP-20260000003935 239/93 Joshua O'Brien He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī mō Awarua 4C9G (Part) Sec 12 Block VI Potaka Township Trust Replace Kevin O’Brien and Tipene O’Brien with Renae Denise Chase, Tane Aaron Payne, Wayne James Lloyd, Nicola Rawinia Paul and Joshua Desmond O’Brien as responsible trustees of the Awarua 4C9G (Part) Sec 12 Block VI Potaka Township Trust SP18 11:15 AM AP-20260000004615 239/93 Matt...

Documents/Panui/11.-Aotea-9-July-2026.pdf (179 kb)

I apply for the determination of a life tenancy in respect of the lands described in the schedule. I apply for transmission by way of survivorship in the land described in the schedule.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-24-Transmission-updated-24.06.2026.pdf (620 kb)

The introduction of Pātaka Whenua marked the closing of MLIS (Māori Land Information System), the previous Māori Land Court technol- ogy system, which has served the court and land- owners/users since 1999.

Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)

FEE: $ 233.00 CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: List of owners, trustees and their addresses Statement setting out how the alienee is a member of one of the preferred classes of alienees (if applicable), including any necessary whakapapa details Roll valuation or special valuation of the land and any improvements to it by a registered valuer (as applicable) MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS Applications should be lodged with the Registrar in the Māori Land Court Distric...

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-32-Application-to-call-meeting.pdf (182 kb)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 36 10:00AM AP-20230000027489 A20210005008 45/93 Sally Matekoraha Westrupp CJ 2021/10 - Lettie Puha or Karete Puha or Karete (Lettie) Puha or Leslie Puha - and a succession order made at 179 Waiariki MB 267-269 on 1 February 2018 - Application to the Chief Judge SP 37 10:15AM AP-20230000027496 A20210006488 45/93 Deputy Registrar, Māori Land Court CJ 2021/16 - Graham Matemaitawhiti Kingi also known as Matematawhiti Kingi...

Documents/Panui/17.-Te-Whakamaene-Chief-Judge-Specials-20-June-2024.pdf (136 kb)

TAIRĀWHITI PĀNUI Contact Details Office Tairāwhiti Address 37 Gladstone Road Mailing address DX Box: PX10106, Gisborne Phone 06 869 0370 Email mcltairawhiti@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 sitting wil...

Documents/Panui/12.-Tairawhiti-2-December-2025.pdf (138 kb)

This form may be used to apply to the Court to confirm one or more resolutions passed by owners in Māori Freehold Land or General Land owned by Māori who together are members of the same family and who have taken the opportunity to meet together following a family gathering (such as tangi, wedding or reunion).

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-34-Confirmation-family-gathering.pdf (158 kb)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP1 10:00 AM AP-20260000004755 58/93 Garry Watson, Rachell Mio, Heke Collier, and Katene Williams Appeal 2026/13 - Torere Pa Reserve & other blocks (Torere Reserves Trust) and a decision as to recusal made at 363 Waiariki MB 47-58 on 12/2/2026 - Notice of Appeal (Respondents: Tania Van Der Broek, Brent Day, Diana Anderson, Rawinia Mariner, Ngaroma Rewi and Rangi Williams) SP2 10.00 AM AP-20260000004756 59/93 Garry Watson, Rachell Mio...

Documents/Panui/1.-SP-1-2-APPEAL2026-13-14-Torere-Reserve-Trust-amended-22.6.2026.pdf (117 kb)

The Court may prevent trespass or injury to Māori land, prohibit dealings with property in proceedings, or require restoration — but is not limited to these grounds.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-16A-Injunction.pdf (589 kb)