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Our role as Te Kooti Whenua Māori is to facilitate and promote the retention and use of Māori land, and support whānau to occupy, develop and use their whenua.

The practice note demystifies what can appear a complex subject, and support both whānau and lenders to improve access to finance for development activity on whenua Māori.

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Once you have had a discussion with your whānau about your aspirations for your whenua and you have come up with a plan, our Pae Manawa are here to support you with your next steps.

Located in:  Our application process

Mēnā kāore i rārangitia tō momo tono, me whakaoti i tētahi puka tono ā-tuhi.

How-do-I-user-guides/Te-reo-Maori/Submitting-an-application-v1-6-Maori-web.pdf (3.8 mb)

Grounds for application: I am a party to a contract or arrangement relating to the proposed transfer; or I am the transferor/donor of the land or interest; or I am a trustee for a person entitled to the land or interest 3.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-30-Vesting-order.pdf (182 kb)

TAKE NOTICE that Philip Seymour has made application to the Māori Land Court at Te Waipounamu for a meeting of assembled owners seeking a partition of the Otonga 3 block.

Documents/Landowner-notices/Otonga-3-hui-panui-update.pdf (215 kb)

This service provides access to high-quality mediation to settle disputes in a culturally appropriate and confidential environment outside of a court.

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

There are many ways Māori connect with and utilise whenua, depending on the economic, social, and cultural aspirations of the whānau for the whenua. The Māori Land Court, alongside our partner agencies, are here to support you and your whānau throughout your whenua journey.

Located in:  Māori land

Before sending a request through please note: Approval to attend a court hearing remotely must be approved by the judge.

Located in:  Our application process Attend court or mediation

I sympathise and agree, it is a disheartening position for us all to be in. But we have come to a time now where we must all take action; we must continue with the efforts for the survival of our language.

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