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As the oldest court in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Māori Land Court has a complex history and has been affected by many shifts in legislation and policy.

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We have embraced the shift to a digital platform as we become the first jurisdiction in Aotearoa to operate fully digitally.

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SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP27 2.00PM AP-20230000027477 A20200013962 45/93 Neville Adrian Hurunui CJ 2020/58 - Mangatainoka 1 BC No 2B No 3 - and a partition order made at 65 Napier MB 275-276 on 13 July 1914 - Application to the Chief Judge SP28 2.30PM AP-20230000027507 A20210009207 45/93 Dennis Wattie McDonnell CJ 2021/30 - Anaru Anderson - and a succession order made at 152 Whanganui MB 96-98 on 17 August 1987 and Ani Miriama Tarakura - and a...

Documents/Panui/2.-CJ-17-September-2025.pdf (147 kb)

In 1974, the Palace was remodelled into a facility to welcome state and official guests, and a Japanese-style annex was newly built to entertain such guests with the Japanese sprit of hospitality.

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If a death certificate is not readily available by reasonable inquiry, the Court may accept other evidence as to death.

Documents/SILNA/S113-29-93-Appln-to-Determine-Successors-for-SILNA-Lands-Hawea-Wanaka.pdf (407 kb)

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Judge Thomas has a strong interest in the retention, development and promotion of all aspects of te Ao Māori.

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SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP8 10:00AM AP-2024000001738 18(1)(a) Deputy Registrar – for Petaera, Potaka and Osborne Whānau Tauakira No. 2M No. 4 – Determine ownership of a dwelling SP9 10:00AM AP-2024000001740 18(1)(a) Deputy Registrar – for Pene and Ngātoa Whānau Tauakira No. 2M No. 4 – Determine ownership of a dwelling AOTEA PĀNUI

Documents/Panui/28.-Aotea-Special-31-May-2024.pdf (118 kb)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 2 3:15 PM AP-20240000009218 18(1)(a)/93 Raiha Walker He whakataunga a te kooti mō tētahi kerēme e whakatauhia ana nō wai te whare ki runga i a Parish of Karamu Lot 31A Decision of the court to determine a claim to a house on Parish of Karamu Lot 31A Waikato-Maniapoto PĀNUI

Documents/Panui/14.-Waikato-Maniapoto-6-May-2025.pdf (138 kb)

For further clarification please contact: Office: Level 7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace, Wellington, DX Box SX 11203, WELLINGTON PH: (04) 914 3102 Fax: (04) 914 3100 Office of the Chief Registrar PĀNUI 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 Chief Judge application To be heard via Zoom 26 March 2024 Chief Judge C L Fox PĀ NUI NO: TIME: APPLICATIO...

Documents/Panui/Panui-26.03.2024-FINAL.pdf (207 kb)