Before applying to the Māori Land Court for an occupation order, you will need consent from the other owners of the land, and if applicable, from trustees or the management committee of the Māori incorporation over the land.
In Pātaka Whenua, you can find information about your whenua, search the court record, make an application or enquiry online and pay the application filing fee.
Pātaka Whenua gives you the ability to search and access Māori land information, submit an enquiry and file a Court application from anywhere at any time. For more information about Pātaka Whenua visit our Pātaka Whenua guidance page .
The working list of potential owners has been updated through applications to substitute deceased owners on the list.
Documents/SILNA/Working-List-of-Potential-Owners-Hawea-Wanaka-SILNA-as-at-25-May-2025.pdf (1.1 mb)
Ensure that your device is muted when you join the hearing, as you may join while another application is still being heard. Please wait until your application is announced to unmute yourself, confirm that you’re present, and let the court know if any other people are present with you.
After 18 months of hearings in Rotorua, 15 applications concerning the administration and utilisation of Utuhina No.3H No’s 2 & 3 Subdivision F will shortly be completed.
If you have a current application before the Court, you will need to email your details to MLC.Trustee.Training@justice.govt.nz to ensure you complete the training before your Court hearing.
The rapid pace of Treaty settlements has created challenges for the Tribunal, and the number of the applications in the Māori Land Court continues to rise as well.
At the court hearing or mediation, a Judge or mediator will guide the kōrero about your application.
Package information and the application form can be found on Te Puni Kōkiri’s website. ( Whenua Māori sediment and debris management package (tpk.govt.nz) )
