Factsheet Simple and uncontested succession applications web version
Simple and uncontested succession applications Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021 Why make this change?
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14. Te Waipounamu 15 October 2025
...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 following special sitting will be held At Chatham Islands | Ministry of Justice, District Court, Waitangi-Tuku Road, Chatham Islands Via Zoom – Meeting ID: 843 6052 8187 | Passcode: 220445 Wednesday, 15 October 2025 Judge M J Doogan presiding Applications to be heard PĀNUI NO.
Documents/Panui/14.-Te-Waipounamu-15-October-2025.pdf (140 kb)
Factsheet Legislative changes affecting trusts
Legislative changes affecting trusts Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021 Updated provisions for removing a trustee The Act now allows for the Māori Land Court to remove a trustee if it is satisfied that they have lost the capacity to perform their functions as a trustee, or that their removal is desirable for the proper execution of the trust (for example because they repeatedly refuse or fail to act as a trustee, they become an undischarged bankrupt, or they are no longer...
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Factsheet Dispute resolution service web version
Dispute resolution service Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021 What do I need to do?
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
Māori Land Court Annual Report Matariki 2024 Matariki 2025
These efforts support Māori landowners and entities, ensuring they have access to the guid- ance and information they need. Waitangi Day remains a cherished annual highlight, with a noticeable increase in attendance this year – a testament to the continued signifi- cance of this event in our community.
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MLC 2017 03 03 RDS Report
They are also of significance to the on-going process of historical claims and inquiries brought under the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 and they provide a rich and detailed resource for New Zealand social and economic history.
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14. Te Waipounamu 15 October 2025
...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 following special sitting will be held At Chatham Islands | Ministry of Justice, District Court, Waitangi-Tuku Road, Chatham Islands Via Zoom – Meeting ID: 843 6052 8187 | Passcode: 220445 Wednesday, 15 October 2025 Judge M J Doogan presiding Applications to be heard PĀNUI NO.
Documents/Panui/14-v2.-Te-Waipounamu-15-October-2025.pdf (145 kb)
Discussion on the (now completed) Māori Freehold Land Registration Project
01 Feb 2012 | NewsThe early history of individualisation leading to land dispossession and alienation and the impact this system of tenure wrought on Māori society has been rehearsed time and time again before the Waitangi Tribunal. It has also been acknowledged by the Crown in deeds and legislation designed to settle such historical claims.
Abridged Speech for the Māori Graduation Ceremony at Te Herenga Waka Marae
16 Aug 2019 | NewsEleven out of these thirteen judges are Māori, and all judges have extensive experience in Māori land and Treaty of Waitangi legal matters. Five out of the thirteen judges on the bench are women – Chief Judge Isaac has recently noted that such a gender balance does not exist on any other Court bench in New Zealand outside of the Supreme Court.
Swearing in speech
01 Apr 2016 | NewsTo the Chief Judge, the Deputy Chief Judge, the Deputy Chair of the Waitangi Tribunal, and all of the Judges of this Honourable.