Nevertheless, the report is erroneous in implying that the Court’s succession process is particularly complex. Any complexities arise from the inherent nature of Māori land estates and not the succession process.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/MLC-2014-Jun-Judges-Corner-Ambler-J.pdf (191 kb)
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
They can delay whānau connection to whenua, and plans for developing land. Court processes can also be time consuming and costly.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
In this context, tikanga-based means that the process is guided by your values, beliefs and practices as a whānau or hapū.
In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
What do I need to do? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
While the Māori Land Court is processing applications that were adjourned during Alert Level 4, the bench is also cognisant of the many outstanding applications that have not yet been set down.
Tēnā koutou katoa, We are sorry for the delays in processing and any frustration you may be experiencing.
In this context, tikanga-based means that the process is guided by your values, beliefs and practices as a whānau or hapū.
S L Dodd Chief Registrar 2 Description of reasons for outstanding applications The reasons listed below show the current stage of processing of the application through the court.
