It is because of their mahi
that te reo Māori words and phrases have become
normalised in our draft submissions and minutes.
We have continued with our initiatives in the
bilingual space and with the use of te reo Māori
in all of the mahi we produce, whether it be court
directions, emails or our bilingual website and of
course, we are becoming more accustomed to pro-
ducing bilingual decisions, having a total of 5 deci-
sions written in both languages.
Hirini Moko Mead in his book Tikanga Māori 59 outlines a distinction between
tikanga and kawa and notes that while tikanga can include mātauranga Māori (the knowledge base and
ideas associated with tikanga), and the protocols associated with the correct practice of a tikanga, that
57 McCully Matiu and Margaret Mutu Te Whānau Moana, Ngā Kaupapa me ngā Tikanga: Customs and Protocols (Reed,
Auckland, 2003), p167
58 McCully Matiu and Margaret Mutu Te Whānau Moana, Ngā Kaupapa me...
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You will also need to provide:
a copy of their death certificate or other evidence of death
an original or certified copy of the will
written confirmation from any spouse or partner who wishes to surrender a lifetime right (if applicable)
consents agreeing to include succession by whāngai (if applicable)
a completed Whānau Trust application, draft trust order, written consent from trustees, and minutes from the hui agreeing to constitute a Whānau Trust (if you are also applying to se...
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appropriate application number at:
Physical address: Postal address:
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Phone: 04 914 3102
Fax: 04 914 3100
Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz
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appropriate application number at:
Physical address: Postal address:
L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203
WELLINGTON WELLINGTON
Phone: 04 914 3102
Fax: 04 914 3100
Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz
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Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court
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APPLICATION NO:
SECTION:
APPLICA...
For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the
appropriate application number at:
Physical address: Postal address:
L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203
WELLINGTON WELLINGTON
Phone: 04 914 3102
Fax: 04 914 3100
Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz
STEVEN DODD
Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court
2
APPLICATION NO:
SECTION:
APPLICA...
For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the
appropriate application number at:
Physical address: Postal address:
L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203
WELLINGTON WELLINGTON
Phone: 04 914 3102
Fax: 04 914 3100
Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz
STEVEN DODD
Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court
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APPLICATION NO:
SECTION:
APPLICA...
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