Because the individuals involved were “landless”, evidence from other successions is not always readily found. The main priorities for the Court now are first, to remedy errors in the lists, using s 86 of TTWMA, and second, to update the list of successors based on previous and new evidence, the latter of which requires hearings to be held so evidence can be heard.
Also, make sure you have one or two questions to ask us at the interview – we want this to be a two-way process. Other suggestions to help you prepare for the interview include practising giving your answers out loud and reviewing the Ministry of Justice website.
This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
Chief Judge Dr Caren Fox expressed her excitement sharing this resource, stating that it captures a wealth of knowledge about the law relevant to the Court and its jurisdiction.
If you think that you have been adversely affected by this process and wish to make representations on the application, you must notify the Court in writing by 4 pm on the 1st of February 2023 and specify brief details of your concerns.
Documents/Panui/1213222-Ministry-of-Justice-National-Panui-February-2023-web2.pdf (752 kb)
The landowners become shareholders, and own shares in the incorporation rather than in an individual land block.
PÄNUI NO: TIME: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: WHSP 8 10:00 AM AP-20230000021526 A20230009203 19(1) (a)/93 Watikena Rihari Tohu Mataraua C2A2A - Injunction against any person in respect of any actual or threatened trespass or other injury to any Maori Reservation (Respondents Hare Whanau - Hawaiki Tohu, Kowhai Tohu, Alpine Haenga, Fiona Reihana, Camilla Reihana Ruka KauKau, Hone Toki and Tuoro Tohu) Applications Not Ready to Proceed The applications liste...
Research is needed in a whole range of areas: What is Māori governance? What is good Māori governance?
The Treaty provides that in exchange for the grant of kawanatanga (governance) to the British Crown, Māori people (the indigenous people of New Zealand) were guaranteed rangatiratanga (autonomy) in relation to their land and other precious resources, as well as the rights of British citizens.
There were more than 350 people (lawyers and Judges) attending this conference.
