There may be a need for a Tiriti body or court to regulate jurisdictional boundaries. In the meantime, it is the duty of our Courts to ensure compliance by government with its treaty obligations.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
The Māori Land Court In 2003, the Minister of Māori Affairs applied to the Māori Land Court for an inquiry pursuant to s 29 TTWMA as to successors to the four remaining SILNA blocks.
The Chief Justice of Australia explained how the Australian High Court’s website was a central focus in the Court’s early attempts to educate the public about the Court’s role.
This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the Court for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any decision, determination or order of the Court.
Documents/Panui/Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar-October-2026.pdf (552 kb)
The Court may, if it cannot otherwise address those concerns, order that the application be reheard.
Documents/Panui/0108423-Ministry-of-Justice-National-Panui-March-2023-FINAL1.pdf (714 kb)
This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the Court for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any decision, determination or order of the Court.
Documents/Panui/July-2026-Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar.pdf (547 kb)
Historically, trust applications were heard by a Māori Land Court judge. Now, if your application is assessed to be ‘simple and uncontested’, then it can be decided by a Māori Land Court registrar without a court sitting (unless you request to be heard by a judge in a court sitting).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the Court for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any decision, determination or order of the Court.
Historically, most succession applications were heard by a Māori Land Court judge. Now, if your succession application is assessed to be ‘simple and uncontested’, then it can be decided by a Māori Land Court registrar without a court sitting (unless you request to be heard by a judge in a court sitting).
If there is sufficient evidence produced to satisfy the Court of the case against you, judgment against you may be given in your absence.
