Aorere Accretion determination of status and ownership of land
The whenua was out of Māori hands for generations. Now those descendants have come together to reconnect, with each other, with their whakapapa, and with the whenua.
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Te hono mamao ki te kōtitanga
Attending a court hearing remotely
We suggest that you: Find a quiet and appropriate room with no loud noises or distractions.
Ngā puka tono
Application forms
If you’re not sure which application form to complete, you can find more information about different types of applications in our Whenua section.
20210715 Trustees Role and Duties
The MLC operates under the provisions of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (‘the Act’). Trustees1 are bound by Te Ture Whenua Māori Act and the Trusts Act 2019.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/20210715-Trustees-Role-and-Duties.pdf (349 kb)
MLC Form 21 Application for succession2
(vii) Additional information – if you find that there is not enough room on the form to provide all the information you need to supply continue your application on a separate sheet of paper.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (370 kb)
Te haere atu ki te hui takawaenga
Attending mediation
Disputes can delay whānau connecting to and using whenua. Parties in a dispute can work with a mediator and include tikanga as a way to resolve the dispute outside of the courtroom.
Pātai, whakahoki kōrero, amuamu rānei
Questions, feedback or complaints
If you’ve been dealing directly with a Māori Land Court staff member, we suggest you get in touch with them first. You can find their contact details on letters or emails you’ve received from them.
Mēnā kāore koe i te whakaae ki te putanga
If you disagree with the outcome
Whakapā mai Contact us Contact us through our new online portal, Pātaka Whenua, or by phone, email, or post.
MLC title improvement english
The Māori Land Court operates under the provisions of the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (referred to as ‘the Act’ throughout this booklet).
MLC title improvement english
The Māori Land Court operates under the provisions of the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (referred to as ‘the Act’ throughout this booklet).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)