You may see applications referred to as: CJ YYYY/NN Where: • CJ = prefix to indicate the application is one made to the Chief Judge • YYYY = year in which the application was received (starts from 1965-) • NN = A sequential number which is incremented as a new application is received.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-Minute-Book-Abbreviations.pdf (470 kb)
I also filed two section 45 applications in relation to those succession applications which were made in the 1970s.
The process for applying for succession has not changed. Apply by completing the appropriate application form.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
This programme of work is on-going. Present day application records are (once concluded) filed both electronically by application number in the MLIS and physically on a closed application file by the last minute book reference associated with the application, or on the related Trust file (if the application related to a management structure) or by personality or estate file (if the application related to a succession) in the district regist...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
TIME APPLICATION NO. SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP15 10:15 AM AP-20240000001384 45/93, 44(1)/93, 47(4)/93 Louis (Mike) Harris CJ 2024/14 – Kararaina Tame Wiremu also known as Kararaina Beazley and succession orders made at 3 Kaikohe Succession MB 72-73 and 29 Kaikohe MB 40-41 on 8/12/1999 - Application to the Chief Judge SP16 10:30 AM AP-20230000027512 45/93 Clinton Hakopa Kati CJ 2021/36 - Te Toi Tuhakaraina also known as Moki G...
Before 6 February 2021 Succession applications are decided by Māori Land Court judges.
If you’re not sure which application form to complete, you can find more information about different types of applications in our Whenua section.
SILNA succession applications forms are different to other succession application forms.
Generally speaking, where next of kin die before the person from whom succession is sought, the children of the next of kin are entitled to the share they would have received had they survived the deceased. 4 Notice of hearing While an applicant is not required to give formal notice of hearing to other beneficiaries, he or she is expected to consult with them and advise them of the application and when it is to be heard.
Documents/SILNA/S113-29-93-Appln-to-Determine-Successors-for-SILNA-Lands-Hawea-Wanaka.pdf (407 kb)
Generally speaking, where next of kin die before the person from whom succession is sought, the children of the next of kin are entitled to the share they would have received had they survived the deceased. 4 Notice of hearing While an applicant is not required to give formal notice of hearing to other beneficiaries, he or she is expected to consult with them and advise them of the application and when it is to be heard.
