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Developed by judges for judges and published by Te Kura Kaiwhakawā (Institute of Judicial Studies), the bench book offers guidance on what judges may need to know, understand, and do when hearing applications in the Māori Land Court (the Court). Although written for judges, its public release promotes transparency in the justice system, assists Māori landowners and their advisors, and supports educational purposes.
In Pātaka Whenua, you can find information about your whenua, search the court record, make an application or enquiry online and pay the application filing fee.
Pātaka Whenua gives you the ability to search and access Māori land information, submit an enquiry and file a Court application from anywhere at any time. For more information about Pātaka Whenua visit our Pātaka Whenua guidance page .
On this page
The court minute
The court order
Claiming money owed to you The court minute
The court minute documents the kōrero from the court hearing, the information you provided in your application, the research completed by our court staff, and the decision made by the judge or registrar.
After 18 months of hearings in Rotorua, 15 applications concerning the administration and utilisation of Utuhina No.3H No’s 2 & 3 Subdivision F will shortly be completed.
Pātaka Whenua
Our online portal
Visit Pātaka Whenua to find information about your whenua, search the court record, or send us an application or enquiry.
Ko te amorangi ki mua ko te hāpai ō ki muri
Understanding how we can help you to have a positive experience Just like the marae and how we organise ourselves to carry out the relevant rituals, nau mai is where information gathering and preparation takes place before you file an application. You may want to search our records, submit an enquiry, or talk to us in person.
Te Kooti Whenua Māori
Māori Land Court
Te wāhi: Wellington
Te hunga kooti i reira:
Present
A M Thomas, Te Kaiwhakawā
T Baker, Te Karaka o te Kooti
Te rangi: 17 Hepetema 2025
Te nama o te tono:
Application number
AP-20240000013150
Te kaupapa: He whakarerekētanga ki ngā rā nohoanga i te rohe o Aotea
Rescheduling of Aotea court sitting date
Te ture: Te ture o Ngā Ture o Te Kooti Whenua Māori 2011: 3.8(1)(b)
Ngā kōrerorero:
Discussion
I have consid...
Te Kooti Whenua Māori
Māori Land Court
Te wāhi: Rotorua
Te hunga kooti i reira:
Present
C T Coxhead, Te Kaiwhakawā Matua Tuarua
D Witoko, Te Karaka o te Kooti
N Emery, Te Kairēhita
Te rangi: 8 Oketopa 2025
Te nama o te tono:
Application number
AP-20240000014114
Te kaupapa: He whakakorenga ki ngā rā nohoanga i te rohe o
Waiariki
Cancellation of a Waiariki court sitting date
Te ture: Te ture o Ngā Ture o Te Kooti Whenua Māori 2011:
3.8(1)(c)
Ngā k...
