Citation standards for judicial decisions are outlined in the New Zealand Law Style Guide. All courts maintain a Bench Book, a resource pre- pared by and for judges that provides guidance on legislation and significant case law relevant to each jurisdiction.
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As a trust, incorporation, or other entity subject to Māori land laws, you can apply for Māori Authority status from Inland Revenue (IR).
The way whenua was taken care of and how Māori lived on the land changed with the introduction of laws to allow for settler ownership. As a result of those laws, tangata whenua were granted individual ownership of specific parcels of land or ‘interests’ in that whenua.
There is a close correlation between the small number of Māori women who become partners in law firms and senior counsel, and the pool of those considered eligible for appointment to the bench.
Judge Thomas is currently the Director at Kaupare Law and Consultancy and holds an LLB, BA from the University of Auckland.
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Apply for a fee waiver in Pātaka Whenua Download the fee waiver application form Application fees Ngā tono me te kore utu Applications without fees Application for Dispute Resolution Application to form a Whānau Trust (when filed together with succession) An application under the Family Protection Act 1955 An application under the Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949 Ngā tono $23 $23 applications Changing your name in the Māori Land Court record Noting of...
The Right Honourable Dame Helen Winkelmann, Chief Justice of New Zealand, assured the public that courts were an essential service, and that New Zealand courts would continue to uphold the rule of law and to ensure that fair trial rights, the right to natural justice and rights under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act were upheld. 1 Priority was given to proceedings that affected the liberty of the individual or their personal safety and wellbeing, or that resolution was time-critical wh...
