If the successors named in a will are not children or their issue or qualify as next of kin of the testator an applicant needs to satisfy the Court that they qualify to succeed. The Court office can assist you as to what the qualifications are to succeed.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (512 kb)
If the successors named in a will are not children or their issue or qualify as next of kin of the testator an applicant needs to satisfy the Court that they qualify to succeed. The Court office can assist you as to what the qualifications are to succeed.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (510 kb)
After Part 4 searches had been carried out at the Māori Land Court I learnt that in 1967 an uncle of mine had appeared at the Māori Land Court and had succeeded to some interests in the name of his mother and father (my grandparents).
He Pou Herenga Tangata, He Pou Herenga Whenua, He Pou Whare Kōrero is the first publication of its kind to give readers an insight into the history, people and stories that have made the Māori Land Court what it is today. I commend it as valuable reading to all New Zealanders.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
The Māori Land court will advise the applicant what notice is necessary.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)
The Māori Land court will advise the applicant what notice is necessary.
My interest in this topic arises due to what I see as a need for indigenous rights to be recognised, and I consider that our Courts play a primary role in ensuring that this occurs.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
Kei runga taku ingoa i te rārangi kairīwhi, me aha ahau? I’m on the list of successors, what do I do?
The owner of a beneficial interest in Māori land or anyone entitled to succeed to a deceased owner may apply for an occupation order.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)
Therefore, they will succeed to the land even if they do not have a blood connection to the owners.
