New Near Match search videos now available
18 Mar 2026 | NewsWe’ve released four new short videos to help our users search the Māori Land Court record using Near Match search in Pātaka Whenua.
Search results for "Fine our land"
Factsheet Dispute resolution service web version
You can choose your preferred mediator from a list on our website. The list includes skilled mediators and Māori Land Court judges who can act as mediators.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (355 kb)
Kōrero ki tāku Swearing In
20 May 2023 | NewsIt is only right we acknowledge our Māori language, our Māori world. Well then, I will leave my tributes to my language, to our language, there, knowing that words will never be able to fully express my appreciation for our language.
Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsBackground As a youth and young adult I became aware that on my mother’s side our family had Māori land interests in the King Country and Whanganui areas.
Ngā rerekētanga ki ā mātou utu mō Te Kooti Whenua Māori
Changes to Māori Land Court fees
24 Jun 2026
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If you file an application to the Māori Land Court or the Māori Appellate Court on or after 1 July 2026 , you will notice an increase in the fee you need to pay: Our $23 fee will increase to $24 Our $68 fee will increase to $70 Our $228 fee will increase to $233 Our $399 fee will increase to $408 More information The full list of updated fees is available here .
Aorere Accretion determination of status and ownership of land
The land marked ‘accretion’ shows the newly formed land.
Factsheet Simple and uncontested succession applications web version
Forms are available at Māori Land Court offices or on our website. For office contact details, go to www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us To download a form from our website, go to www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/application-forms If you prefer your application is decided in court by a judge, tick that option on the application form.
Factsheet Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
The Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 introduces new provisions that allow owners of Māori land and water service providers to appeal to the Māori Land Court over decisions about access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
He uiuinga whānui mā ngā kaiwhakamahi o Pātaka Whenua 2025
Pātaka Whenua (our online portal) – Court User Survey
01 Sept 2025
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We understand that you may have recently participated in a broader survey about Māori Land Court services. This survey focuses on your experiences with Pātaka Whenua (our online portal) and is part of our commitment to listening and improving.
Factsheet Legislative changes affecting trusts
Forms are available at Māori Land Court offices or on our website. For office contact details, go to www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us To download a form from our website, go to www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/application-forms If you prefer your application be decided in court by a judge, tick that option on the application form.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)