After the court makes a decision, a court minute and order are created and you are provided with a copy.
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The court minute
The court minute documents the kōrero from the court hearing, the information you provided in your application, the research completed by our court staff, and the decision made by the judge or registrar. The court minute becomes a part of the court record.
The court minute is a valuable taonga that provides important information for future generations to learn about the history of their whenua. If you think any of the details in the court minute are incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can amend it.
We'll send you a copy of the court minute after a decision has been made by the judge or registrar. We recommend you keep your court minute in a safe place, as you may need it in the future.
The court order
The court order is the document that confirms the legal change made to the ownership and/or status of the whenua.
The court order also informs the information we provide to Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) to ensure the changes in legal ownership are updated in their database.
We'll send you a copy of your court order two months after the date of the court hearing. This timeframe is part of the legal process to ensure you have enough time to appeal the decision if you don't agree with the outcome.
If you want to reduce the time period and receive your court order faster, please contact us before your court hearing and let us know. It may require the decision of a Judge or Registrar.
We recommend you keep your court minute in a safe place, as you may need it in the future.
Claiming money owed to you
You may be entitled to some money generated by a trust or incorporation in which you have an interest or are a shareholder. Some trusts and incorporations also provide financial assistance through grants and scholarships.
Once you have received the sealed order from the Court setting out the money that is owed to you, it's your responsibility to contact the trust or incorporation holding the money. You will need to ask what information they need from you to pay the money to you. For example, you may need to provide your bank account details and an IRD number.
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If you disagree with the outcome
If you don’t agree with a decision made by the Māori Land Court, you can consider appealing the outcome of your application.
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Contact us
Contact us through our new online portal, Pātaka Whenua, or by phone, email, or post.
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Our rules and legislation
Read about the rules and legislation the Māori Land Court operates under.