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This works in the same way as succession to Māori land interests. You can submit your application several ways: Online – Pātaka Whenua • Visit Pātaka Whenua through the Māori Land Court website, www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz • You can apply as: • a registered user – where you can create, save, submit applications, pay fees, and track progress • a guest user – where you submit your applications without creating an account • In person • bring your documents t...

How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)

Alternatively, visit the Māori Land Court website www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)

The Act now clarifies that Māori Land Court judges will follow the tikanga of the hapū or iwi associated with the land being succeeded to when deciding whether whāngai can succeed to a land interest.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)

Kei ngā reo pāorooro o ngā pari kārangaranga puta noa i te motu, tēnā rā koutou katoa! The Māori Land Court is pleased to announce the public launch of Te Puna Manawa Whenua , the Māori Land Court Bench Book, which is now available on the Courts of New Zealand website.

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Special fixtures are arranged and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Mäori Land Court Rules and they may not necessarily be listed in this publication.

Documents/Panui/1213222-Ministry-of-Justice-National-Panui-February-2023-web2.pdf (752 kb)

Special fixtures are arranged and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Mäori Land Court Rules and they may not necessarily be listed in this publication.

Documents/Panui/1128623-Ministry-of-Justice_Panui-January-2024-web.pdf (3.1 mb)

Māori Land Court user survey | Te uiuinga kiritaki o Te Kooti Whenua Māori Recently we completed the �rst Māori Land Court User Survey.

Documents/Misc/MLC-User-Survey-2025-Infographic-V5-Te-Reo-Headings.pdf (372 kb)

The forms are available to print via the Māori Land Court website. A link to this is also provided in the banner shown above the selection box.

How-do-I-user-guides/Submitting-an-application-v1-6.pdf (2.2 mb)

Chief Judge Fox’s biography is available on the Māori Land Court website. Media contact Liz Kennedy Judicial Communications Manager 027 369 6701 liz.kennedy@courts.govt.nz https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/ Chief Justice welcomes the appointment of new Chief Māori Land Court Judge

Documents/Articles/23-07-20-Media-Statement-Chief-Maori-Land-Court-Judge-appointment.pdf (400 kb)

The survey will close at midnight on Sunday 20 July 2025 . To access the Māori Land Court User Survey, please click the following link: Māori Land Court User Survey 2025 If you have any questions, please contact us by email at te.tiratu@justice.govt.nz

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