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It is a good idea to ask them about: What land blocks you might be an owner in An accurate record of your whakapapa How you became an owner or beneficiary to your whenua.

Located in:  Māori land

For general enquiries, you don't need an appointment.

Located in:  Our application process Access our services

What does this mean for you? If you file an application to the Māori Land Court or the Māori Appellate Court on or after  1 July 2025 , you will notice an increase in the fee you need to pay.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

Hui-a-owners Hui-a-beneficiaries The Māori Land Court has directed that a hui-a- owners take place for the sole purpose of an Election of Trustees, for each of the following Māori Reservations: Whakapoungakau No 7A Whakapoungakau 7B2 Whakapoungakau 7C Whakapoungakau 7F Whakapoungakau 7G There will be five separate hui to elect trustees to each of the respective blocks.

Documents/Landowner-notices/Final-advert-Whakapoungakau-hui-final.pdf (115 kb)

Kāti, ka hoki katoa ngā rawa ki ērā o te whānau kua whakauru hea ki te trust. “Kaitiaki Whenua Māori” kei roto he wāhanga e pā ana ki te whānau trust.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-tereo.pdf (1.2 mb)

If you wish to appear you should contact the Court and file a Notice of Intention to Appear on Form 5 and serve a copy on the applicant.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-4-Notice-application.pdf (157 kb)

For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz NOTICE TO ACCOMPANY SERVICE OF APPLICATION Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Form 3 Rule 4.15(1)(b) For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz Page 2 MLC 07/24 - 3 HEARING OF APPLICATION The application is: (Please tick the statement that applies ) Set down for hearing; or Expected to be heard at a sitting of the Court at: (Complete the hearing details...

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-3-Accompany-application.pdf (107 kb)

This lets us know how many people are planning to speak, although the final decision on who can speak will always be up to the judge. Before speaking for the first time, you’ll be asked to take an oath (a declaration of truth sworn on The Bible) or an affirmation (a declaration of truth not sworn on The Bible).

Located in:  Our application process Attend court or mediation

(full name), apply for an exemption from the requirement under section 158 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to provide a special valu- ation REASONS FOR APPLICATION: ( tick as appropriate) The alienation is by way of gift The alienee is a close relative being my.............................................................................................................................................................................

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-26-Exemption.pdf (88 kb)

  A swearing-in ceremony for Judge Milner will be confirmed in due course and once sworn in he will be one of the resident judges for Te Tairāwhiti.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News