In order to preserve the kin groups, the Act restricts the type of people to whom land can be sold or gifted.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.3E-OCT21-Transferring-Maori-Land-Shares.pdf (78 kb)
A summary of the Court orders to be sought to determine the owners and status of the land.
Investigating the administration of a reservation A beneficiary, that is, a person whom the reservation is intended to benefit, can apply to the Māori Land Court to conduct an inquiry into the administration of the reservation.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)
The beneficiaries can take a case to the MLC or the High Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-OCT21-Maori-Land-Trusts.pdf (341 kb)
INVESTIGATING THE ADMINISTRATION OF A RESERVATION A beneficiary can apply to the MLC to conduct an inquiry into the administration of the reservation.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
It is a good idea to ask them about: What land blocks you might be an owner in An accurate record of your whakapapa How you became an owner or beneficiary to your whenua.
Fines of up to $150,000 can be incurred for not having a building permit.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)
You may be asked for further information. The completed summary will be referred to a Judge who may direct further enquiries to be made, or notice of the application to be given to other people who may be interested in, or be affected by, the application.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
Amalgamations under section 307 of the act, two or more blocks can be amalgamated to make one block.
Amalgamations under section 307 of the act, two or more blocks can be amalgamated to make one block.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)
