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.
You can also find out more online at
www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/ Appeals /Charging orders
What costs are involved with appeals and
charging orders?
For office contact details, go to
www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us
To download a form from our website, go to
www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/application-forms
You can also find out more online at
www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/disputes
When we roll out our new technology system, you will be
able to make this application online via the Māori Land
Court website.
Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 19
FULL NAMES OF THEIR PARENTS: Male Female Deceased
(a) Parent:
(b) Parent:
FULL NAMES OF THEIR BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Male Female Deceased
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Page 2 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 19
Other information which may assist the Court in finding land interests owned by deceased/owner:
.................................................................
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.
You will see that the top progress bar has updated to reflect the final steps needed to submit the
application.
Step 11
If you find a mistake while reviewing the Application Summary, click on the green pencil icon to
make the necessary amendments, then click “Submit”.
Pātaka Whenua
Our online portal
Visit Pātaka Whenua to find information about your whenua, search the court record, or send us an application or enquiry.
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 .