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The Māori Land Court moved to a new database, Pātaka Whenua, in late May 2023 replacing the Māori Land Information System (MLIS).

Documents/5-11-reports/2024-11-30-Notification-of-Applications-Over-6-months-old-in-MLC-MAC.pdf (4.8 mb)

Special fixtures are arranged and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Mäori Land Court Rules and they may not necessarily be listed in this publication.

Documents/Panui/Panui-April-2023.pdf (798 kb)

Te Puna Manawa Whenua outlines what they may need to know, understand, and do when hearing applications in the Māori Land Court.

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Income collected by a Māori land trust or incorporation is subject to income tax laws.

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Ngā Karere News 1 May 2026 | News Ngā Ture Whakatikatika o Te Kooti Whenua Māori 2026 Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026 Māori Land Court Rules updates came into effect on 30 April 2026. 1 April 2026 | News Te Ratonga Whakatau Wenerau o Te Kooti Whenua Māori Māori Land Court Dispute Resolution Service Inviting expressions of interest to become a mediator for the service. 18 March 2026 | News New Near Match search videos now available To support our peopl...

After 15 or so years as a corporate lawyer, you can imagine my surprise to have the opportunity to join the Māori Land Court. I had to think hard about what I could offer; would my experience be of value?

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Your land will be brought up in front of you. You will be able to see the boundaries, the topography of your land, the land cover (e.g. bush, scrub, etc), the fences, roadways and, if you are nosey, what the neighbours are doing to their land.

Located in:  Who we are Our judges Judges' corner articles

This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? The process for applying for succession has not changed.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)

Paneke Upcoming paneke Find out when the next paneke is coming to your area.

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Pātaka Whenua, the Māori Land Court’s new online portal, launched in June 2023.

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