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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.

Located in:  Our application process Apply to the court

Filing your application You can file your completed application in person at any MLC office.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)

Applications that do not have a prescribed form in the rules must be completed using this form.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-1-General-application.pdf (141 kb)

What to file with the application Evidentiary documentation should be filed with the application.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)

Evaluation: Applications will be considered against the assessment criteria.

Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-information-booklet.pdf (922 kb)

You will also need to provide: a copy of their death certificate or other evidence of death an original or certified copy of the will written confirmation from any spouse or partner who wishes to surrender a lifetime right (if applicable) consents agreeing to include succession by whāngai (if applicable) a completed Whānau Trust application, draft trust order, written consent from trustees, and minutes from the hui agreeing to constitute a Whānau Trust (if...

Located in:  Māori land Becoming a landowner

Fee increase summary Current rate New rate $22 $23 $66 $68 $220 $228 $385 $399 Detailed fee list Māori Land Court Current rate (inc GST) New rate (inc GST) Filing an application in respect of the following: (a) hearing and determining any claim to recover damages from trespass or any other injury to Māori freehold land (b) hearing and determining any proceeding founded on contract or tort where debt, demand, or damage relates to Māori freehold land (c) any o...

Documents/Articles/Detailed-list-of-fee-changes.pdf (287 kb)

In many ways, the application encapsulates the nineteenth century history of the Te Tau Ihu region.

Documents/Judges-corner-articles/Aorere-Accretion-determination-of-status-and-ownership-of-land.pdf (890 kb)

Any changes agreed to at the meeting can be formalised by filing an application with the MLC to vary the trust order.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/20210715-Trustees-Role-and-Duties.pdf (349 kb)

B. The Trustees have consented to become the Trustees of this Trust subject to the powers, duties and obligations set out in this Order.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Template-Comprehensive-Whanau-Trust-Order-Final-Version-30-June-2020.pdf (237 kb)