The Level 2 protocol for the Māori Land Court was released on 13 May 2020 and provided that the judiciary would continue to determine applications on the papers where possible, and hearings by way of by telephone conference, zoom and AVL would be preferred to in-person hearings. 4 Where in-person hearings are scheduled, there will be a series of measures to ensure the safety of participants, and compliance with social distancing hygiene restrictions.
Māori Land Court role extended
Before
6 February 2021
The Māori Land Court does not hear certain matters relating
to Māori land, even though it may be the most appropriate place
to hear them.
The case will be adjourned to a later and more suitable date for hearing.
5 If you do not file a notice of intention to appear, you will not be sent any further notice of these proceedings.