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Once an order is granted by the Court, the trust continues until the landowners, beneficiaries, trustees, and the Court agree to end it.

Located in:  Māori land

Guides to help make an enquiry or application Te tuku tono Submitting an application Read the Submitting an application guide to learn how to make an application in Pātaka Whenua.

Located in:  The court record

Steve has held multiple roles within the Court, including as a case manager, team leader, district manager, Principal Liaison Officer and Service Manager, before being appointed as the Chief Registrar of the Māori Land Court in February 2021.

Located in:  Who we are

They stepped into the acting leadership of the Court and Tribunal from 1 May 2023 and will do so until a new Chief Judge is sworn in and a new Chairperson appointed.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

If you have further questions, contact a Māori Land Court office. For office contact details, go to www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)

It is rarely the case that the Māori Land Court judges do not appoint people into these positions where selected by owners.

Located in:  Who we are Our judges Judges' corner articles

Former Judge Patrick Savage reflects on the past 20 years in the Māori Land Court. He discusses the changes and facts over this time.

Located in:  Who we are Our judges Judges' corner articles

Whakamanatanga wira Probate Probate is where the High Court confirms a will's contents and appoints the person(s) to administer it.

Located in:  Māori land

You don’t need to make an appointment to come and see us. You can also call or email us.

Located in:  Contact us

This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the Court for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any decision, determination or order of the Court.

Documents/Panui/May-2026-Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar-2026-03-23.pdf (666 kb)