How to apply for succession
There are several types of succession applications. For all types, you only need to make one application for succession to include all whānau.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
There are several types of succession applications. For all types, you only need to make one application for succession to include all whānau.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
Fee increase summary Current rate New rate $22 $23 $66 $68 $220 $228 $385 $399 Detailed fee list Māori Land Court Current rate (inc GST) New rate (inc GST) Filing an application in respect of the following: (a) hearing and determining any claim to recover damages from trespass or any other injury to Māori freehold land (b) hearing and determining any proceeding founded on contract or tort where debt, demand, or damage relates to Māori freehold land (c) any other de...
Documents/Articles/Detailed-list-of-fee-changes.pdf (287 kb)
☐ I confirm that I can pass a criminal records check. ☐ I have previous criminal convictions and provide context below.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-application-form.pdf (2 mb)
After the hearing After the hearing, a record of it (‘minutes’) will be typed and given to the judge to sign.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
To download it, go online to maorilandcourt.govt.nz/about-mlc/publications SUCCESSION TO SHARES Shares in a Māori incorporation are deemed to be shares in Māori land, and succession is arranged in the same way as for Māori land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.8E-SEP21-Maori-Incorporations-Factsheet.pdf (370 kb)
Has there been a previous succession to the deceased? Yes/No* If yes, specify the following details of that previous succession: Place:_________________________________________ Date:______________________ Minute book reference:________________________________________________ 22.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (919 kb)
For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the appropriate application number at: Physical address: Postal address: L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203 WELLINGTON WELLINGTON Phone: 04 914 3102 Fax: 04 914 3100 Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz STEVEN DODD Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court 2 APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICA...
Documents/Panui/June-2025-Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar.pdf (481 kb)
For more information about succession, please refer to Succession, available from Māori Land Court offices.
For more information about succession, please refer to Succession, available from Māori Land Court offices.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-incorporations-english.pdf (856 kb)
The list was amended on 18 August 2022, minute book 78 Te Waipounamu MB 158-162. Further successions will be ongoing. First Name Surname Shares 1 Turakiora (Original Owner 129) 40 2 Tuha (Original Owner 160) 39.3375 3 Winika (Original Owner 167) 40 4 Mere (Original Owner 45) 38.60625 5 Metapere (Original Owner 53) 40 6 Momoko (Original Owner 55) 38.60625 7 Oketopa (Original Owner 58) 38.6125 8 Rangiriri (Original Owner 127) 40 9 Taki (Original Owner 132...