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The unique relationship between Māori and whenua is
recognised by the MLC, and the records held by the Court
form an invaluable part of the whakapapa of all Māori people.
The unique relationship between Māori and whenua is
recognised by the MLC, and the records held by the Court
form an invaluable part of the whakapapa of all Māori people.
Even where parties consent, the judge should nonetheless recuse himself or
herself where he or she is satisfied recusal is required.
2. In other cases, where the judge has disclosed a matter which might give rise to
objection and has heard and considered submissions, he or she may form the
view that the hearing may proceed notwithstanding the lack of consent.
The unique relationship between Māori and whenua is
recognised by the MLC, and the records held by the Court
form an invaluable part of the whakapapa of all Māori people.
The special
bond between Māori people and the land is
recognised by the Māori Land Court, and the
records held by this Court form an invaluable
part of the whakapapa of all Māori.
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APPLICATION
FOR PARTITION OR COMBINED PARTITION
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Section 289 or 298
Form 39
Rule 13.1
WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Use this form to apply to the Court for a partition of Māori Land or the combined partition of Māori and General Land
to separate out owner’s shares into new land titles.
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM
(i) This form must be accompanied with the
appropriate application fee and may be filed at any
office of the Court;
(ii) Please ensure that all information required on the
form is completed;
(iii) Where tick boxes are provided please
ensure you tick all those boxes that apply to your
application, unless you are required to select one
box, then only select the box that applies;
(iv) If there is insufficient room on the...