Applying for succession To apply for succession, you need to file a completed application form with an MLC office by either visiting an MLC office, attending one of our offsite clinics, or sending it by post.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (355 kb)
Applying to the Māori Land Court for succession You need to file an application for succession at a Māori Land Court office.
Applying to the Māori Land Court for succession You need to file an application for succession at a Māori Land Court office.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
What do I need to do? The process for applying for succession has not changed. Apply by completing the appropriate application form.
Introduction While hearing succession applications I often find myself suggesting to those appearing in front of me to consider forming a whānau trust.
RESET FORM WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? This application form has been modified specifically for use in determining the successors for South Island Landless Natives (SILNA) lands in accordance with Part 15 of the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement.
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/MLC-incorporations-english.pdf (856 kb)
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.
APPLICATION FEE Due to the nature of these applications, and in terms of the Court’s inquiry under section 29 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and also in recognition of the provisions of Part 15 of the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement, the Registrar for Te Waipounamu District has approved a waiver of filing fees for applications filed on this form.
Documents/SILNA/S113-29-93-Appln-to-Determine-Successors-for-SILNA-Lands-Hawea-Wanaka.pdf (407 kb)
(There’s a sample share transfer form at the back of the Regulations.)
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.8E-SEP21-Maori-Incorporations-Factsheet.pdf (370 kb)
