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The period covered has been one of change for the Court, with the introduction of the new Pātaka Whenua system to support Court kaimahi, judges and landowners.

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On 30 October 2015 we turned 150 and to mark that milestone we produced a publication called ‘He Pou Herenga Tangata, He Pou Herenga Whenua, He Pou Whare Kōrero – 150 Years of the Māori Land Court’ Our publication provides a detailed history of the origins of the Native Land Court and looks at the role of the Court over its 150 year history.

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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/October-2025-Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar-20250818.pdf (430 kb)

Making copies of the court record We can send you copies of the court record as PDF documents via email, free of charge.

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If you think that you have been adversely affected by this process and wish to make representations on the application, you must notify the Court in writing by 4 pm on the 1st day of July 2025 and specify brief details of your concerns.

Documents/Panui/Maori-Land-Court-National-Panui-July-2025-Edition.pdf (2.9 mb)

Rule 5.11(2)(b) of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 states that a report must be produced and made available to the public of all applications filed in the Māori Land Court that are six months or older and where a final decision has not yet been made on that application.

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MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS This application may be lodged with the Registrar at any office of the Māori Land Court.

Documents/SILNA/MLC-Form-01-APPLICATION-TO-DETERMINE-SUCCESSORS-FOR-SOUTH-ISLAND-LANDLESS-NATIVES-SILNA-LANDS-TOITOI.pdf (263 kb)

The unique relationship between Māori and whenua is recognised by the MLC, and the records held by the Court form an invaluable part of the whakapapa of all Māori people.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)

If you think that you have been adversely affected by this process and wish to make representations on the application, you must notify the Court in writing by 4 pm on the 1st day of April 2025 and specify brief details of your concerns.

Documents/Panui/MLC-National-Panui-April-2025.pdf (2.2 mb)

Whānau who agree to enter mediation to resolve disputes can do so out of court, pay no filing fee and can practice the tikanga of your whānau and hapū in that mediation.

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