Any member of the preferred class of alienees who wishes to be considered by the owners as
a prospective purchaser of the land must give written notice of his or her intention to pursue
the right of refusal at the hearing of the application. That written notice must be filed in the
Māori Land Court not later than 4pm, 9 January 2026
Any member of the preferred class of alienee who wishes to submit a tender for the purchase
of the said lands or enquire as to the terms of sale ca...
If you see any of your tīpuna listed below and know of their whakapapa lines, we would love to hear from you. For more information about The South Island Landless Natives Act (SILNA) and the work of Te Kooti Whenua Māori and updating the lists of potential owners for the four remaining SILNA Blocks Hāwea-Wanaka, Whakapoai, Port Adventure and Toitoi, please see our SILNA page.
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).
Glossary and Kuputaka
During your journey with the Māori Land Court, you will hear and see many legal terms. To help you understand, a glossary is available which explains the meaning of common words used in the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court.
(state relationship)
Other (add to reasons or state other reasons ) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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am interested in or affected by this application and I give notice that I intend to appear at the hearing to:
(Please tick the statement that applies )
Support the application; or
Oppose the application; or
Listen to the application and see how I might be affected
HE PĀNUI WHKAMŌHIO KIA WHAKAURU KI TE TONO
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPEAR UPON APPLICATION
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
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Form 5
Rule 5.9(2)(a)
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Preferred place of hearing:
Signature of Applicant(s):
Dated: / /
Dated: / /
CONTACT DETAILS
CContact Address: .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(affected parties include any owners,
beneficiaries or occupiers of the land who have an interest that may be affected by this application)
YES (Complete the list of affected parties by providing their name and contact details) NO
Preferred place of hearing:
Signature of Applicant(s):
Dated: / /
Dated: / /
CONTACT DETAILS
Contact Address: .................................................................................................................................................
