There are still enforcement issues with this process including the inability to bind third parties who are not privy to the arbitration agreement (such as banks where an order is sought freezing funds).
Disclosure of conflict of interest Principles Adequate disclosure protects the integrity of the judicial process and is also a defence against later challenges to the decision.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Maori-Land-Court-Recusal-Guidelines.pdf (226 kb)
All other applications will not be processed until the court reopens on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Documents/Misc/Urgent-injunction-holiday-process-2025-26.pdf (658 kb)
Once you have filed your application with us, we will take care of your information and support you to understand the process from here.
It could say either “Initiated”, “PROCESSING”, or “Completed” – keep pressing the “Refresh” button until the “Status” says “Completed” 3.4 Now click onto the “Task ID” number Step 4 4.1 Now you’re taken to the download screen, and all that’s left to do is to download the List of Current Owners Report, see the following picture 4.2 The report will be downloaded to your computer or device.
Documents/Troubleshooting/Download-List-of-Current-Owners-Report-v1.pdf (650 kb)
If a water service provider asks for the landowner’s permission to enter the whenua and there is a disagreement, the provider and landowners go through an internal review process try and find a solution. If the landowner does not take part or the review turns into a dispute, the water service provider can appeal to the Māori Land Court for a decision under section 166(4)(b) of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 .
As the report discusses, this has been a difficult process and has led to delays that have affected landowners and other Court users.
She has gone on to lead a number of Tribunal inquiries, including the Porirua ki Manawatū and Te Rohe Pōtae district inquiries, the Constitutional kaupapa inquiry, and urgent inquiries into claims concerning aquaculture and marine farming, Te Arawa Treaty settlement and mandating processes, Crown policy concerning Kōhanga Reo, and the Crown review of the Māori Community Development Act and Māori Wardens.
This timeframe is part of the legal process to ensure you have enough time to appeal the decision if you don't agree with the outcome.
Our kaimahi can help you fill in application forms and provide general advice about your application and the court processes, but we do not provide legal advice. Visit Community Law for information on free legal advice Ngā kōtitanga Court hearings See a list of court hearings coming up across all of our venues.
