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We will need lawyers who can combine knowledge of te reo me ona tikanga, and the Treaty, with the practice of environmental law.

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It outlines the legislative history, relevance to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, new urupā, beneficiary class and underlying ownership and advantages.

Located in:  Who we are Our judges Judges' corner articles

At this point in te pā whenua, it is time for you to attend court or mediation.

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20 July 2023 MEDIA STATEMENT Chief Justice welcomes the appointment of new Chief Māori Land Court Judge The Chief Justice welcomes the announcement by Associate Minister of Māori Development, the Hon Nanaia Mahuta, of Judge Caren Fox’s appointment as Chief Judge of Te Kooti Whenua Māori | Māori Land Court. Chief Judge Fox (Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Te Whānau a Apanui) is the 17th Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court, and the first wahine Māori to hold the rol...

Documents/Articles/23-07-20-Media-Statement-Chief-Maori-Land-Court-Judge-appointment.pdf (400 kb)

[NAME OF MARAE] Marae Charter 1 Name and location 1.1 The name of the marae is [ ] Marae. 1.2 It is located at [ ]. 1.3 The land on which the marae sits is a Māori Reservation set aside for the purpose of [STATE PURPOSE EXPRESSED WHEN THE RESERVATION WAS MADE]. 2 Purpose 2.1 This charter is made under the Māori Reservation Regulations 1994 to set out clearly the purpose of the marae and the role of the marae trustees in managing and running it. 2.2 The function and purp...

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP5 14:45 PM AP-20250000011070 328/93 Raana Tuuta He ōta whakanoho mō Raana Tuuta ki runga ia Kekerione 37 ABC 2 Occupation order for Raana Tuuta on Kekerione 37 ABC 2 SP6 15:00 PM AP-20250000011058 133/93 Pamela Seymour He panonitanga ki te tūnga taitara o Otonga 1E2 mai i te whenua atu o te whenua Māori ki te whenua Māori Change the status of Otonga 1E2 from General land to Māori freehold land...

Documents/Panui/14.-Te-Waipounamu-15-October-2025.pdf (140 kb)

Any final terms of trust are subject to confirmation by the Māori Land Court in accordance with sections 219 or 244 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. 5. If you require assistance, please contact your local Māori Land Court office.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Standard-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-with-Checklist-and-Disclaimer.pdf (488 kb)

TAIRĀWHITI PĀNUI Contact Details Office Tairāwhiti Address 37 Gladstone Road Mailing address DX Box: PX10106, Gisborne Phone 06 869 0370 Email mcltairawhiti@justice.govt.nz Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Public Holidays) He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai Special Court Sitting The fo...

Documents/Panui/4.-Tairawhiti-9-September-2025.pdf (122 kb)

TAIRĀWHITI PĀNUI Contact Details Office Tairāwhiti Address 37 Gladstone Road Mailing address DX Box: PX10106, Gisborne Phone 06 869 0370 Email mcltairawhiti@justice.govt.nz Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Public Holidays) He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai Special Court Sitting The fo...

Documents/Panui/4-v2.-Tairawhiti-9-September-2025.pdf (122 kb)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP1 3:35 PM AP-20240000009812 67/93 131/19 Scott Wirihana- Tawake Te Wirihana Tawake Whānau Trust – Relief against liability application by trustees-substantive hearing

Documents/Panui/9.-Aotea-1-October-2025.pdf (122 kb)