http://maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and- incorporations http://maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and- incorporations http://maorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/20210715-Trustees-Role-and-Duties.pdf (349 kb)
A meritorious objection is an objection that is serious, genuine, and has good reason behind it (not just someone disagreeing or not liking the idea). You can submit your application several ways: Online – Pātaka Whenua • Visit Pātaka Whenua through the Māori Land Court website, www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz, you can apply as: o a registered user – where you can create, save, submit applications, pay fees, and track progress o a guest user – where you submit your
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-constitute-an-ahu-whenua-trust-or-whenua-topu-trust.pdf (539 kb)
This works in the same way as succession to Māori land interests. You can submit your application several ways: Online – Pātaka Whenua • Visit Pātaka Whenua through the Māori Land Court website, www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz • You can apply as: • a registered user – where you can create, save, submit applications, pay fees, and track progress • a guest user – where you submit your applications without creating an account • In person • bring your
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
I am pleased to confirm that I have approved the release of a new Practice Note covering lawyers appointed and paid for under the Māori Land Court’s Special Aid Fund. I attach the new Practice Note for your records and advise that you may also find a copy on the new Māori Land Court website.
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
Information, resources and links have been arranged to make it easier for you to find as you begin or continue your whenua and whānau journey.
Paneke Upcoming paneke Find out when the next paneke is coming to your area.
How to make a formal complaint If after talking with us you still have concerns, you can make a complaint: by email to complaints@justice.govt.nz in writing to the Māori Land Court: Level 7, Fujitsu Tower Māori Land Court SX11203 141 The Terrace Wellington Please include the following information with your complaint: Your first and last name (including company name if relevant) Your email address The details of your complaint.
If you don’t agree with a decision made by the Māori Land Court, you can consider appealing the outcome of your application.
External link Trustee (factsheet) (PDF 349 kb) Ko ā te tarahati haepapa Your trust's responsibilities Read about the responsibilities of Māori land trusts on Tupu.nz.
Water services application types Appeals to Māori Land Court - for issues about access to Māori land to work on water infrastructure This kind of appeal is different from appealing orders made by the Māori Land Court.
