Factsheet Dispute resolution service web version
You can apply for the dispute resolution service through one of our offices.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
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MLC DRS expression of interest information booklet
Amongst other changes, the amendments allowed for the establishment of a dispute resolution service to provide tikanga- informed mediation for parties with whenua Māori disputes to have those matters heard outside of the court process.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-information-booklet.pdf (922 kb)
MLC Form 4A Application for Mediation
Tēnā koe. Use this form when you want to apply for an out of court tikanga-based dispute resolution service to help resolve issues concerning Māori land.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-4A-Application-for-Mediation.pdf (534 kb)
MLC DRS expression of interest application form
Page 1 of 15 Te Ratonga Whakatau Wenerau o Te Kooti Whenua Māori Māori Land Court Dispute Resolution Service Te puka tono mō te tūnga Takawaenga Expression of interest form - Mediator Aratohu Instructions Complete all sections of this form.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-application-form.pdf (2 mb)
Ngā wenewene mō te whenua Māori
Disputes about Māori land
Apply online Download the application form Ngā raumei Resources Download printable versions of our dispute resolution resources.
Te Ratonga Whakatau Wenerau o Te Kooti Whenua Māori
Māori Land Court Dispute Resolution Service
01 Apr 2026
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News
Pae Matua Steve Gunson is pleased to announce that expressions of interest to become a mediator for Te Ratonga Whakatau Wenerau o Te Kooti Whenua Māori - the Māori Land Court Dispute Resolution Service are now being received.
MLC 2023 Glossary of terms
DISPUTES RESOLUTION SERVICE The end to end process facilitated by the Māori Land Court which covers the application, initial engagement, mediation and actioning of any mediation outcomes.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
Ahu Whenua Trust Order Template 18082025
In the case of a tie, the resolution is not passed. When a resolution is passed, the acts and proceedings that follow will be valid and of good effect as if all trustees agreed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template-18082025.pdf (444 kb)
MOJ0217.1E OCT21 Maori Land Trusts
An application to the MLC needs to be filed on the relevant application form and accompanied by the application fee, which is detailed on the form.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-OCT21-Maori-Land-Trusts.pdf (341 kb)
Ngā puka tono
Application forms
If you’re not sure which application form to complete, you can find more information about different types of applications in our Whenua section.