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Most people who submit an application with us choose to represent themselves. However, if you’d prefer to use legal representation, your lawyer can speak on your behalf at your court hearing.

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If you would prefer to attend the court hearing remotely, please contact us to request to join by phone or video.

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Make sure to let us know clearly what day and time you would prefer from the options below. Current trustee training roster Let us know a good time that suits you:         Tuesday Time Thursday Time 9 December 2025 3:00 PM 11 December 2025 6:00 PM 16 December 2025 6:00 PM 18 December 2025 10:00 AM 20 January 2026 3:00 PM 22 January 2026 6:00 PM 27 January 2026 6:00 PM 29 January 2026 10:00 AM 3 February 2026 3:00 PM 5 February 2026 6:00...

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Contents: Applications for hearing in DECEMBER | HAKIHEA 2023: 2 - 16 Te Rohe o Aotea 17 - 24 Te Rohe o Tairäwhiti 25 - 37 Te Rohe o Taitokerau 38 - 42 Te Rohe o Täkitimu 43 - 46 Te Rohe o Te Waipounamu 47 - 61 Te Rohe o Waiariki 62 - 73 Te Rohe o Waikato-Maniapoto 74 - 91 Applications that remain outstanding in the Office of the Chief Registrar 91 - 92 Chief Judge applications to be heard 93 Te Kooti Whenua Mäori | Appendix 94 - 95 Court Sittings that have been rescheduled 96 Inform...

Documents/Panui/1105523-Ministry-of-Justice_Panui-December-2023-web.pdf (985 kb)

There are at least two classes of land rights – the right of the community associated with the land, and the use rights of individuals or families.1 Where have we come from: On the 17th of October 1877, Chief Justice Sir James Prendergast’s statements when delivering judgment in the case of Wi Parata v The Bishop of Wellington ruled that the courts lacked the ability to consider claims based on aboriginal or native title.

Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)

PÄNUI NO: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: 15 A20220002585 118(6)/93, 220/93 Nina Parker Paerau Patumoana Tahi also known as Paeroa Tahu - Succession (further interests) 16 A20230004669 98(9)/93 Deputy Registrar Ratana Pa No 110 Lots 1-26 and 100 Roadway and Lot 200 ML 547251 block - Application for payment from Mäori Land Court Special Aid Fund for reasonable fees and expenses 17 A20220017662 98(3)/93 Deputy Registrar Araukuku 15 Block (Ngarongo Marae) - Application for...

Documents/Panui/Ministry-of-Justice_National-Panui-June-20231.pdf (838 kb)

ISSN 1175 - 8120 (Print) ISSN 2463-3763 (Online) www. mäorilandcourt. govt. nz www. mäorilandonline. govt.

Documents/Panui/0517423-Ministry-of-Justice_National-Panui-July-2023-web.pdf (838 kb)

Judge Milner graduated from Victoria University of Wellington in 2000 with an LLB and a Bachelor of Arts (Māori) and First Class Honours in Politics and International Relations.

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  Court sittings are scheduled for the next available date at the court venue you have advised us you wish to have your application heard at. If you would prefer to attend remotely, you can seek approval from the judge to attend by video or telephone.

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