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In a judicial review proceeding, a judge reviews the actions or decisions of the original judge to see whether they acted within their legal powers.

Located in:  Our application process Receive the outcome

Can a registrar’s decision be reviewed? Yes, if you are affected by the decision you can apply for a review of a registrar’s decision within 20 working days of the decision being made (or longer if you have a good reason).

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Simple-and-uncontested-succession-applications-web-version.pdf (183 kb)

If the landowner does not agree with the outcome of the review, they can apply to the Māori Land Court to appeal this decision under section 170(1) of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 .

Located in:  Māori land Disputes about Māori land

The bench book is continually reviewed and updated. Updates to the bench book are released four times a year.

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The judge may also order any person to provide copies of records, reports, and reasons for decisions related to the incorporation, and to assist the examining officers with their review.  The judge may also order any person to provide copies of records, reports, and reasons for decisions related to the incorporation, and to assist the examining officers with their review.

Located in:  Māori land Manage your land

Former Judge David Ambler discusses the proposed review of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, with the propositions in detail.

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The Māori Land Court is notifying all owners of the above block about the following hui: Whenua: Rangiwaea No. 4F No. 4B Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Venue: Te Pae Tata - Ruapehu Community Hub, 43a Ruapehu Road, Ohakune 4625 Kaupapa: To consider a 15-year lease with a 5 yearly rent review of the above block For further information please contact Aotea Māori Land Court on 06 3490770 or mlcaotea@justice.govt.nz View the notice here.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings Landowner notices

Following the Government’s decision last week to remove the remaining COVID-19 restrictions, the judiciary, informed by public health advice, reviewed the court operating protocols. Public health advice recommends that people isolate for five days if they have COVID-19 and that masks remain a useful tool to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.

Documents/Articles/23-08-21-Media-Statement-Court-operating-protocols-withdrawn-jury-trial-guidelines-modified.pdf (330 kb)

If there is a disagreement about access to the land, there are provisions for an internal review, and for the water service provider or the landowner to appeal to the Māori Land Court.

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It will be regularly reviewed and updated as the law evolves. While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, no assurances can be given.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News