If an owner with Māori Land interests is deceased, and a succession has not previously been dealt with by the Court or a Registrar, you can use this form to seek a determination from the Court as to those persons entitled to a deceased’s Māori Land interests and an order transferring the interests to those entitled.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (216 kb)
For more information, go online to maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and- incorporations Whāngai As prescribed by the Act, judges will follow the tikanga17 of the hapū18 or iwi19 associated with the land when deciding whether whāngai20 can succeed to a land interest.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
It has been a big year for kaimahi of the Māori Land Court, and I would like to thank all for their mahi.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2023-Matariki-2024.pdf (11 mb)
(b) Promote title improvement by: (i) granting or acquiring any type of right or interest in land; (ii) subdividing any land; (iii) bringing any application to the Māori Land Court that might facilitate the operation of this Trust and the improvement of title to land (held by the Trustees on behalf of the Trust), including applications under Part 14 of the Act; and (iv) forwarding to the Registrar of the Māori Land Court in relation to th...
LIQUIDATOR DUTIES Depending on the Court’s directions, the liquidator can sell or otherwise dispose of the assets of the Māori incorporation other than Māori freehold land (investment land can be sold).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.8E-SEP21-Maori-Incorporations-Factsheet.pdf (370 kb)
To my Māori language, if I am to be completely honest, it was not only my law degree or the experiences I gained in my legal career that led me here today, it was because of you that I now have a position amongst the Māori Land Court judiciary.
Of those, 14 spent a significant part of their young life living on Māori freehold land. Now only 3 live on Māori freehold land.
However, at the end of the day I think the best inspiration I can leave with you is based on my own first-hand experiences and what I have learned so far.
I runga i tērā whakaaro, i te ata o 10 Hūrae 2023 i whakarauika atu aua tari rā i runga i te karanga o tā tātou kaupapa i tēnei tau, “Matariki Kāinga Hokia”.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
All applications to the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court require a fee to be paid before they can be lodged with the Court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-A1-request-remittal.pdf (214 kb)
