Factsheet Legislative changes affecting incorporations web version
In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land.
Search results for "Change General Land to Maori Land"
Ngā ara ture hou mā ngā kaipupuri whenua Māori i raro i te ture hou
New legal pathways for Māori landowners under the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
28 Aug 2025
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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.
Ngā rerekētanga ki ā mātou utu mō Te Kooti Whenua Māori
Changes to Māori Land Court fees
30 Jun 2025
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Māori Land Court fees are increasing from 1 July 2025.
Whenua
Māori land
The way whenua was taken care of and how Māori lived on the land changed with the introduction of laws to allow for settler ownership.
Te Puna Manawa Whenua
Māori Land Court Bench Book
Te Puna Manawa Whenua is written by Māori Land Court judges. It is overseen by a judicial editing komiti, comprised of Māori Land Court judges, supported by legal research counsel from the Māori Land Court.
Forgot Password Guide v4
māorilandcourt.govt.nz Forgot Password Guide Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court If you forget your password, please follow these instructions.
Documents/Troubleshooting/Forgot-Password-Guide-v1.pdf (349 kb)
Discussion on residential utilisation of multiply owned Māori land
01 Jun 2012 | NewsFormer Judge Andrew Spencer discusses residential utilisation of multiply owned Māori land.
Abridged Speech for the Māori Graduation Ceremony at Te Herenga Waka Marae
16 Aug 2019 | NewsThere is, I think, a lesson in that. Māori Land Court Judges The Māori Land Court bench at present is made up of thirteen judges.
Ngā putanga o tētahi kōtitanga
Outcomes of a court hearing
Ā mātou ture Our rules and legislation Read about the rules and legislation the Māori Land Court operates under.
Registered User Guide v4
Pātaka Whenua Guidance Registered User Guide Date produced: 15 August 2023 Last modified: 13 December 2023 māorilandcourt.govt.nz Registered User Guide Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court Being a registered user means you can: • Create and submit applications online • Save and return to your incomplete applications • Track progress on your applications • Pay filing fees • Submit enquiries • Receive notifications on your applications and enquiries fro...
Documents/Troubleshooting/Registered-User-Guide-v2.pdf (956 kb)