Changes to the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 t ook effect o n 30 April 2026 . These updates, made through the Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026, are designed to make it easier for Māori landowners and whānau to engage with the Court and have their matters dealt with efficiently and fairly.
For office contact details, go to
www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us
To download a form from our website, go to
www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/apply/fees-and-forms
Also contact Te Puni Kōkiri to understand support and
funding for Māori housing initiatives.
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http://www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us
http://www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/apply/fees-and-forms/
TAIRĀWHITI
PĀNUI
Contact Details
Office Tairāwhiti
Address 37 Gladstone Road
Mailing address DX Box: PX10106, Gisborne
Phone 06 869 0370
Email mcltairawhiti@justice.govt.nz
Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed on Public Holidays)
He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti
Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā
tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai
Special Court Sitting
The following special sitting wil...
The review will be done by a judge, who will be able to
confirm, change or cancel the decision and issue a court
order.
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https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/contact-us/draft-regional-map-page/
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/application-forms/
You also need to update your records when a surviving
spouse passes away or remarries and income rights pass
to the successors, similar to the current process when life
interests end.
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https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/contact-us/draft-regional-map-page/
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/application-forms/
The dispute resolution service is free of charge, but you may
need to meet the costs of travel to attend mediation and of
any independent legal advice (if you choose to seek it).
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https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/contact-us/draft-regional-map-page/
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/application-forms/
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/maori-land/disputes-about-maori-land/
The Māori Land Court offers training for trustees.
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Section 133 of the Trusts Act 2019 (formerly section 66 of the Trustee Act 1956).
TE ROHE O TAIRĀWHITI
Contact Details
Office Tairāwhiti
Address 37 Gladstone Road
Mailing address DX Box: PX10106, Gisborne
Phone 06 869 0370
Email mcltairawhiti@justice.govt.nz
Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed on Public Holidays)
He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti
Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā
tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai
Special Court Sitting
The following special sitting ha...
TE ROHE O TAIRĀWHITI
Contact Details
Office Tairāwhiti
Address 37 Gladstone Road
Mailing address DX Box: PX10106, Gisborne
Phone 06 869 0370
Email mcltairawhiti@justice.govt.nz
Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed on Public Holidays)
He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua
Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā tono a
muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai
Special Court Sitting
The following special sitting h...
