You can find information about your whenua and other Māori land from a variety of sources.
To move the map around, click and drag.. Find a block using the Block Map Step 2 Next, click on the “Memorial schedule report” button.
What the videos cover The videos show how to use Near Match search to find: documents ownership information land blocks management structures Where to find them All four videos are available on the Pātaka Whenua guidance page on our website, alongside other user guides and troubleshooting information.
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)
Once you are ready, click “Search”. To look at finding a block with the Block Map, please continue to the next page.
How-do-I-user-guides/Download-a-List-of-Current-Owners-Report-v1-6.pdf (2.7 mb)
The Honourable Willie Jackson, Minister for Māori Development made a formal announcement on 22 March 2023: New appointment to Māori Land Court bench | Beehive.govt.nz My congratulations, and congratulations on behalf of the Māori Land Court, to Judge Thomas.
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)
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.
Steve Gunson - Pae Matua Māori Land Court and Waitangi Tribunal Ngāti Toarangatira, Te Ātiawa Steve Gunson brings a wealth and breadth of experience to the role of Pae Matua | Director Waitangi Tribunal and Māori Land Court.
Special fixtures are arranged and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and they may not necessarily be listed in this publication.
Documents/Panui/Maori-Land-Court-National-Panui-October-2025.pdf (2.8 mb)
