Those people are called successors 2 and the process is called succession. Successors are then entitled to make decisions about the use of that land for their benefit and for the benefit of future generations.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
Before your application can be processed, you will need to pay the application fee.
If a water service provider asks for the landowner’s permission to enter the whenua and there is a disagreement, the provider and landowners go through an internal review process try and find a solution. If the landowner does not take part or the review turns into a dispute, the water service provider can appeal to the Māori Land Court for a decision under section 166(4)(b) of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 .
The Ministry led changes included legislative changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, a new dispute resolution service, improvements to succession processes in the Māori Land Court and changes to the |Court’s operating model.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
Addressing grievances 9 PART C - MEETINGS 11. Process for general and special meetings 10 12.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template-18082025.pdf (444 kb)
For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the appropriate application number at: Physical address: Postal address: L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203 WELLINGTON WELLINGTON Phone: 04 914 3102 Fax: 04 914 3100 Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz STEVEN DODD Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court 2 APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICA...
(iii) That there are no disputes as to succession or issues to be settled before an order can be made.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (370 kb)
Norma Hetaraka, Hirini Tau, Dale Van Engelen and Norma Rameka Te Runanga-A -Iwi-O-Ngapuhi - application referred to the Court pursuant to sections 26C and 237 of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 to determine a dispute concerning the interpretation and intent of clause 4.7(b)(i) of Te Runanga-A-Iwi O- Ngapuhi Trust Deed (the Trust Deed) and whether the decision making process was consistent with clauses 26-30 of the Trust Deed.
Likewise, a spouse, or civil union or de facto partner, of a beneficiary may also be granted a life interest but nothing greater than that unless they are related by blood to Wi Pere. 26. To dispute or challenge a will through the High Court. 27.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (355 kb)
Judge Wainwright frequently mediates disputes in the Māori Land Court and the Waitangi Tribunal.
