MLC Form 36 Application to constitute a whanau trust
If your application is determined by a Registrar, you will not need to attend court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-36-Application-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust-202104.pdf (159 kb)
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Factsheet Simple and uncontested succession applications web version
Historically, most succession applications were heard by a Māori Land Court judge.
April 2026 Notification of Applications in Office of Chief Registrar 20260218
This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the Court for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any decision, determination or order of the Court.
How to apply for succession
Once the court record is updated, your application is complete.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
MLC Form 21 Application for succession2
If your application is determined by a Registrar, you will not need to attend court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (1.2 mb)
MLC maori reservations english
Recommendations The Māori Land Court will conduct a hearing about the application.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)
Factsheet Legislative changes affecting trusts
Historically, trust applications were heard by a Māori Land Court judge.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
MOJ0217.7E SEP21 Succession Factsheet
For any other application, you can apply to the Family Court or High Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
June 2026 Notification of Applications in Office of Chief Registrar
This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the Court for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any decision, determination or order of the Court.
June 2026 Notification of Applications in Office of Chief Registrar
This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the Court for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any decision, determination or order of the Court.
Documents/Panui/June-2026-Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar-v2.pdf (586 kb)