Discussion on Māori Governance
01 Feb 2013 | NewsGood governance is the key From the experiences of Māori Land Court Judges, good governance is the key to effective utilisation of Māori land held in multiple ownership.
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Ngā Kaiwhakawā
Our judges
She was sworn in as the Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court in August 2023. Her appointment to this role marks the first time since 1865 that a woman has led the Māori Land Court bench.
Factsheet Dispute resolution service web version
Now, landowners and other court users can choose to resolve disputes related to Māori land through a free tikanga-based dispute resolution service provided by the Māori Land Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
Rauemi āwhina
Helpful resources
It gives you the te reo Māori translation for each word. He aratohu kia mārama ai ki ngā kupu o Te Kooti Whenua Māori Guide to underatand the words used in the Māori Land Court Download the resource here: External link Māori Land Court Glossary (PDF 278 kb) He rauemi reo Māori mō ngā kupu e whakamahia ana i te Kooti Whenua Māori me te Rōpū Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi A te reo Māori resource for words used...
Factsheet Succession for whangai web version
Why make this change? Succession to Māori land interests can be complex for whānau and for whāngai, and Māori land is often owned by members of different whānau (with different views on whāngai succession).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
Discussion on the appointment of trustees to Māori land trusts
01 Feb 2012 | NewsTrustees are appointed by the Māori Land Court under the jurisdiction set out in s 222 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
Abridged Speech for the Māori Graduation Ceremony at Te Herenga Waka Marae
16 Aug 2019 | NewsThere is, I think, a lesson in that. Māori Land Court Judges The Māori Land Court bench at present is made up of thirteen judges.
Te uru ki tō whenua
Access your land
Not all Māori land has legal access and adding access points will usually require permissions and consents.
Discussion on leases and licenses over Māori Reservation land
01 Apr 2012 | NewsJudge Stephanie Milroy discusses leases and licenses over Māori Reservation land and papakāinga.
23 07 20 Media Statement Chief Maori Land Court Judge appointment
The Māori Land Court is one of the oldest courts in New Zealand and the work it does is central to the fabric of the Māori community, and the Māori economy.”
Documents/Articles/23-07-20-Media-Statement-Chief-Maori-Land-Court-Judge-appointment.pdf (400 kb)