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)
Search results for "Applications to the Courts"
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)
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)
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)
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)
MLC succession english
Application forms are available from Māori Land Court offices.
MLC succession english
Application forms are available from Māori Land Court offices.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
March 2026 Notification of Applications in Office of Chief Registrar 20260116
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.
March 2026 Notification of Applications in Office of Chief Registrar 20260116
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.