You can search for the following document types in Pātaka Whenua: https://www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/ 2māorilandcourt.govt.nz Find a document using the Search menu – Near Match Search Step 2 This will expand the Search menu, select “Document” from the options shown.
How-do-I-user-guides/Search-for-a-document-v1-8.pdf (2.2 mb)
I/We* have made reasonable inquiries as to a will, but have been unable to find a will and believe the deceased left no will.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (216 kb)
For detailed steps on using the Search menu to find an ownership, please refer to the Search for an ownership guide available in the same guidance area as above.
How-do-I-user-guides/Download-an-ownership-details-report-v1-3.pdf (964 kb)
Kei hea te huarahi tika mōu Finding the right pathway for you Additional comments or thoughts?
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/3.7-MLC-Mediation-Workbook.pdf (343 kb)
Ngā whakataunga a te Kooti Whenua Māori Māori Land Court judgments Find judgments of the Māori Land Court in the Ministry of Justice decision finder.
Kaitiakitanga Trusts and governance Find information and resources about trusts on the Tupu website.
Request for fee waiver, reduction or refund form Ō mātou tari a-rohe Our district offices Find your nearest district office. Ngā puka tono Application forms Find the application form you need.
The 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
We will produce a report on the findings of this survey and share by publishing on our website.
We will produce a report on the findings of this survey and share this on our website.
