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On this page Partitions Amalgamation Aggregations Subdivision Before applying to change or divide your land, you must have the backing and agreement of the other owners and shareholders or trustees.

Located in:  Māori land Use your land

The court record holds information about current and historic ownership of Māori land, including block and trust information, minutes, and orders.

When this happens, the right to income or to live in the family home will end after a specified period (if there is one), or when the recipient passes away or gives up the right in writing. Why make this change? Succession to Māori land interests can be complex for whānau and for whāngai, and Māori land is often owned by members of different whānau (with different views on whāngai succession).

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)

If necessary, a judge may make a court order to formalise what has been agreed by the parties. Why make this change? Disputes about whenua Māori can be complex and difficult for whānau.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)

Judge Aidan Warren discusses the legislative changes that came into effect February 2022.

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The mediation process available is a simplified version of the process that was provided for in the proposed changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 developed by the previous National Government.

Documents/Judges-corner-articles/Judges-Corner-Article-by-Judge-Aidan-Warren-on-Dispute-Resolution2.pdf (154 kb)

Traditional whenua boundaries of hapū and whānau were changed and not all members were granted ownership.

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP17 10:55 AM AP-20260000000573 239/93 William Pohatu He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī mō Matu Pohatu Waaka Nui and Mere Rose Wharehinga Pohatu Whānau Trust Reduce the responsible trustees of Matu Pohatu Waaka Nui and Mere Rose Wharehinga Pohatu Whānau Trust by removing William Pohatu SP18 10:55 AM AP-20260000000770 239/93 William Pohatu He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī mō Matu Pohatu Waaka Nui and Mere Ro...

Documents/Panui/29-v2..-Aotea-8-April-2026.pdf (207 kb)

Interest based trusts Tarati whānau (utu tāpae $68) Whānau trust (filing fee $68) A whānau trust combines the interests of a whānau (family) into a single trust.

Located in:  Māori land Manage your land

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP17 10:55 AM AP-20260000000573 239/93 William Pohatu He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī mō Matu Pohatu Waaka Nui and Mere Rose Wharehinga Pohatu Whānau Trust Reduce the responsible trustees of Matu Pohatu Waaka Nui and Mere Rose Wharehinga Pohatu Whānau Trust by removing William Pohatu SP18 10:55 AM AP-20260000000770 239/93 William Pohatu He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī mō Matu Pohatu Waaka Nui and Mere...

Documents/Panui/29..-Aotea-8-April-2026.pdf (205 kb)