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Paneke are an opportunity for court users based in smaller towns and centres to meet with our kaimahi and kōrero about: completing application forms submitting an enquiry searching the court record updates on current applications and enquiries updating information in Pātaka Whenua other services normally available at a Māori Land Court office.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings

Now that your application or enquiry has been completed, you are ready to take your next steps.

Located in:  Our application process

In Pātaka Whenua, you can find information about your whenua, search the court record, make an application or enquiry online and pay the application filing fee.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

Ensure that your device is muted when you join the hearing, as you may join while another application is still being heard. Please wait until your application is announced to unmute yourself, confirm that you’re present, and let the court know if any other people are present with you.

Located in:  Our application process Attend court or mediation

The judge should ensure that the minute contains sufficient information, without unnecessary detail, to enable the parties to decide whether to make a recusal application. It is undesirable for parties to be placed in the position of having to seek further information from the judge.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Maori-Land-Court-Recusal-Guidelines.pdf (226 kb)

The working list of potential owners has been updated through applications to substitute deceased owners on the list.

Documents/SILNA/Working-List-of-Potential-Owners-Hawea-Wanaka-SILNA-as-at-25-May-2025.pdf (1.1 mb)

At the court hearing or mediation, a Judge or mediator will guide the kōrero about your application.

Located in:  Our application process

Package information and the application form can be found on Te Puni Kōkiri’s website. ( Whenua Māori sediment and debris management package (tpk.govt.nz) )

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

Ko te amorangi ki mua ko te hāpai ō ki muri Understanding how we can help you to have a positive experience Just like the marae and how we organise ourselves to carry out the relevant rituals, nau mai is where information gathering and preparation takes place before you file an application. You may want to search our records, submit an enquiry, or talk to us in person.

Located in:  Our application process

Te Kooti Whenua Māori Māori Land Court Te wāhi: Wellington Te hunga kooti i reira: Present Judge D H Stone, Te Kaiwhakawā J Barlow, Te Karaka o te Kooti K Mataruarua, Te Kaiāwhina o te Kooti Te rangi: 29 Hānuere 2026 Te nama o te tono: Application number AP-20250000004639 Te kaupapa: He whakarerekētanga ki ngā rā nohoanga i te rohe o Tākitimu Rescheduling of Tākitimu court sitting date Te ture: Te ture o Ngā Ture o Te Kooti Whenua Māori 2011: 3.8(1)...

Documents/Panui/3.-Takitimu-Notice-of-Court-Date-Change.pdf (108 kb)