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The
judges of the Māori Land Court expect that 90% of Court decisions will be delivered
within three months of the last day of hearing or receipt of the last submission in the
case in question.
Charging orders – water services charges on Māori
land
• In certain situations, Māori landowners may have to
pay for water services charges under section 68 of
the Act. If an owner of Māori freehold land in multiple
ownership has paid more than their share of water
services changes, they can apply to the Māori Land
Court under section 69A of the Act for a charging
order to recover the excess amount paid.
Charging orders – water services charges on Māori land
• In certain situations, Māori landowners may have to pay for water
services charges under section 99 of the Act. If an owner of Māori
freehold land in multiple ownership has paid more than their share
of water services changes, they can apply to the Māori Land Court
under section 99 of the Act for a charging order to recover the
excess amount paid.
Appeals to Māori Appellate Court - in relation to a decision of the Māori Land Court
Under section 171 of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025, parties may appeal to the Māori Appellate Court on a question of law only in relation to a decision of the Māori Land Court around access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
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