Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 Factsheet copy
If you're unsure whether this guidance applies to your situation, or need help preparing an application, please contact your local Māori Land Court o�ce.
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Ministry of Justice careers website Ministry of Justice careers website Visit the Ministry of Justice careers website to find information about Māori Land Court vacancies.
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Application forms
You can submit your application online in Pātaka Whenua. You can download and edit these PDF forms for the Māori Land Court and the Māori Appellate Court applications and email or mail them to us.
MLC 150 years of the Maori Land Court
In his classic book Māori Land Tenure (1977) Sir Hugh Kawharu wrote that the system of Māori land tenure created by the Native Lands Act of 1865 was an ‘engine of destruction for any tribe’s tenure of land, anywhere’ (p 15).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
MLC applications english
Filing the application You can file your completed application in person at any office of the Māori Land Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
Factsheet Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
If you're unsure whether this guidance applies to your situation, or need help preparing an application, please contact your local Māori Land Court office.
Factsheet for landowners Trustee Act
This is also a good opportunity to review the way your trust keeps and provides information. How can I find out more?
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)
MLC Form 19 Application search
All applications should be lodged with the Registrar in the District in which some of all of the land is located Fee: $24.00 If there is insufficient room on the form to provide the required infomation you should continue your application on a separate sheet of paper MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS This application mat be lodged with the Registrar at your local Māori Land Court office Office use: Application: ACCEPTED / REFUSED Dated: ............
MLC 2017 Minute Book Abbreviations
Māori Land Court A GUIDE TO OUR MINUTE BOOK ABBREVIATIONS MLC-FS1- Māori Land Court Minute Book Guide – 10/05/2017.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-Minute-Book-Abbreviations.pdf (470 kb)
Fast-Track Trustee Appointment and Replacement Process
16 Jul 2026 | NewsThe trial started in April and will continue until the end of 2026, when it will be reviewed. If you would like to find out whether your trust's application is suitable for the Fast-Track Process, or if you need guidance on the documents required, please contact the Aotea Māori Land Court at mlcaotea@justice.govt.nz