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If you’re not sure which application form to complete, you can find more information about different types of applications in our Whenua section. If you’re still not sure, please contact us for assistance.

Located in:  Our application process Apply to the court

As I said earlier, one of the major difficulties for Māori owners setting up governance structures and improving the utilisation of land in multiple ownership is the inability to contact or give notice to other owners of proposals for development.

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Use this form to indicate that you consent to be appointed as a trustee for any trust involving the jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-B1-Consent-trustee.pdf (265 kb)

(4) This form should be lodged with an application for confirmation of alienation on Form 25 or an application for vesting order on Form 30.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-31-Agreement-to-sell-or-gift.pdf (241 kb)

New technology is in the process of being developed for the Māori Land Court which should assist in both the electronic filing of applications and monitoring case progression, which is scheduled to be operational later 2020.

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You should also ask your lawyer about the likely costs involved, as it can be expensive. An application for judicial review must be submitted to the High Court of New Zealand, not the Māori Land Court.

Located in:  Our application process Receive the outcome

This certification should be filed with an application for succession (when grant of administration held) on form 21, and replaces Schedule 1 of that form.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-20-Certificate-by-administrator.pdf (263 kb)

The case will be adjourned to a later and more suitable date for hearing. 5 If you do not file a notice of intention to appear, you will not be sent any further notice of these proceedings.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-16-Notice-proceedings.pdf (143 kb)

Charging orders – water services charges In certain situations, Māori landowners may have to pay for water services. If an owner of Māori freehold land in multiple ownership has paid more than their share of water services changes, they can apply to the Māori Land Court for a “charging order” to recover the excess amount paid.

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Māori trustees and committee of management members are responsible for caring for and managing whenua on behalf of landowners (beneficial owners and beneficiaries).

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