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The information available on or through this web site is intended to provide general information and/or guidance only. All reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy of the information available on this web site; however it should not be used as a substitute for legal or other professional advice.

Specific information relating to Māori Land is summarised from the Māori Land Court Information System and has been approved for release by the Chief Registrar of the Māori Land Court pursuant to rule 7.21(1) of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and in accordance with section 127 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.

In all cases this information is not accompanied by a state guarantee and to ensure accuracy users need to verify the information against the records held by the Māori Land Court and the corresponding title information issued under the Land Transfer Act 1952 by Land Information New Zealand.

This web site is not a legal document and provides only a summary of the data currently available.

Those accessing this web site are further advised that:

1. The Ministry of Justice makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any information that is available on or through this web site, nor represents that its use would not infringe on privately owned rights;
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