During your journey with the Māori Land Court, you will hear and see many legal terms.
Ngā Aratohu Whakawātea Mai a Te Kooti Whenua Māori Māori Land Court Recusal Guidelines Information on the Māori Land Court recusal guidelines .
For a full explanation, please refer to either the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Māori Land Act 1993 or the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 SECTION DESCRIPTION 4/55 Governor-General in council may declare land to be a Māori reserve 12/75 Determination of ownership of taonga tūturu found 18(1)(a)/93 Exercise general jurisdiction of court 19/93 Application for injunction 19(1)(a)/93 Issue injunction in respect of trespass or other injury to Māori land 37...
Documents/Panui/FINAL-Panui-National-March-2025.pdf (1.8 mb)
Our hoamahi over at Herenga ā Nuku have created a Tangata Whenua map.
Individual land ownership made it easier for settlers to buy and sell land.
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)
Income collected by a Māori land trust or incorporation is subject to income tax laws.
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/0517423-Ministry-of-Justice_National-Panui-July-2023-web.pdf (838 kb)
APPLICATION TO FORM WHĀNAU TRUST TO BE USED ONLY WITH AN APPLICATION FOR SUCCESSION Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Section 214 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz Page 2 MLC 07/24 - 20 CONSENT We, the undersigned, consent to the formation of the Whānau Trust and, where named above as a trustee, consent to our appointment. (please continue on a separate sheet if necessary) Name Address Email: Please tick the statement(s) that apply Proposed Trustee Beneficiary/O...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-23-Application-Whanau-Trust.pdf (149 kb)
There are many ways Māori connect with and utilise whenua, depending on the economic, social, and cultural aspirations of the whānau for the whenua. The Māori Land Court, alongside our partner agencies, are here to support you and your whānau throughout your whenua journey.
