Special fixtures are arranged and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Mäori Land Court Rules and they may not necessarily be listed in this publication.
Documents/Panui/0323323-Ministry-of-Justice_National-Panui-May-2023-PROOF.pdf (823 kb)
Currently the non-Māori models and principles of governance dominate Māori governance entities.
Māori bodies in addition to Te Tumu Paeroa (the Māori Trustee), such as Post Settlement Governance Entities and Māori trusts and incorporations, will be eligible to undertake the role.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/MLC-2014-Jun-Judges-Corner-Ambler-J.pdf (191 kb)
I believe there are some big challenges and big opportunities in the relationship Māori have with local government. Local government is the branch of government that touches our everyday lives and environment, and as iwi become bigger players in regional economies, as here in Whanganui, local government must engage and share decision-making with Māori communities.
Appeals to Māori Appellate Court - in relation to a decision of the Māori Land Court Under section 171 of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025, parties may appeal to the Māori Appellate Court on a question of law only in relation to a decision of the Māori Land Court around access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 The Local Government Act 2002 has power to grant and discharge charging orders over Māori land for payment of outstanding rates.
The Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 introduces new provisions that allow owners of Māori land and water service providers to appeal to the Māori Land Court over decisions about access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
Special fixtures are arranged and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Mäori Land Court Rules and they may not necessarily be listed in this publication.
Documents/Panui/0805823-Ministry-of-Justice_Panui-September-2023-web.pdf (832 kb)
The Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 came into force on 27 August 2025 introducing new ways for Māori landowners to take action around water service matters affecting whenua Māori.
From 6 February 2021 The Māori Land Court can make rulings about Māori land under the Family Protection Act 1955, Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949, Government Roading Powers Act 1989, Local Government Act 1974 and the Property Law Act 2007.
