Before you submit an application to the Court, make sure you have had a kōrero with your whānau. Kaitiaki whenua (land guardianship) is about the collective and the wellbeing of whenua, whānau and whakapapa.
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
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I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA
The Māori Land Court of New Zealand
(please select the name of the Māori Land Court District in which some or all of the land interests are located)
Please select one District Taitokerau Waikato-Maniapoto Waiariki
Tairāwhiti Tākitimu Aotea Te Waipounamu
The origin of the life interest is an order made at:
Place:____________...
Where required, information provided in this application will be included in resulting orders of the Court.
CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS
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LIST OF AFFECTED PARTIES
The names and contact details of persons, groups or authorities who you think have an interest that might be
affected by this application
Name ......................................................................
The practice note demystifies what can appear a complex subject, and support both whānau and lenders to improve access to finance for development activity on whenua Māori.
The move into the new premises marks an important milestone, and ensures we are better equipped to serve whānau and communities for generations to come.
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Speaking in court
Using te reo Māori
Legal representation Speaking in court
Māori land matters are whānau matters. You can bring whānau with you to court to support you and your application.
Remember to be considerate of your whānau relationships during mediation. Give some thought to what you do
and/or say to maintain whānau relationships during mediation.
