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.
Your application will not be processed until request to waive/reduce/refund the fee has been approved.
With changes to the role of the Chief Registrar, Steve is now responsible for exercising statutory powers in accordance with the applicable Act, providing technical advice relating to Court processes and procedures and supporting the staff and managers of the Māori Land Court to enable them to deliver excellent customer service.
a judge or judicial officer - to make a complaint about the conduct of a judge or judicial officer, go to: Judicial Conduct Commissioner a member of a tribunal - see: Complaining about a member of a tribunal a lawyer - contact the New Zealand Law Society: Lawyers Complaints Service a legal aid lawyer – use the following form: Make a complaint about a legal aid provider a Deputy Registrar when exercising their powers – see: Review of registrar’s decision the...
Also, make sure you have one or two questions to ask us at the interview – we want this to be a two-way process. Other suggestions to help you prepare for the interview include practising giving your answers out loud and reviewing the Ministry of Justice website.
For more information on the judicial review process, please contact your nearest High Court Which appeal application should I file?
