Scroll down and click on ‘here’ to get straight into Pātaka Whenua. māorilandcourt.govt.nz Search Options When you open the Pātaka Whenua portal you will see the search options on the left-hand side of the page.
Documents/Troubleshooting/Search-for-Documents-v5.pdf (1.7 mb)
Once accepted, your application gets a unique number (AP20XXXXXX) that can be used when seeking an update on your application.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
On this page Which appeal application should I file? Contact the Chief Registrar There are three options available to appeal the outcome of your application: Tono kia whakawāngia anō (utu tāpae $68) Request for a rehearing (filing fee $68) You can apply for your rehearing of your application if you believe there is relevant evidence that was not provided to the Court when the decision was made, or if you are affected by the decision and did not get an opportunity to be...
There are two application types you can file under section 214 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and rule 12.3 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 to form a whānau trust.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust.pdf (512 kb)
SPECIAL AID An application a court user can file to get aid to pay for a lawyer and/or relevant service provider for progression of their case.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
Templates for an agenda, minutes and consent are included at the end of the guide. Before filing your application Option two – application to constitute a whenua tōpū trust (General form 1) 3 māorilandcourt.co.nz 3.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-constitute-an-ahu-whenua-trust-or-whenua-topu-trust.pdf (539 kb)
The incorporation may charge a fee for inspecting the accounts. Copies of accounts filed in the MLC are available for inspection at the Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.8E-SEP21-Maori-Incorporations-Factsheet.pdf (370 kb)
Documents that are not included in the public record include: will files (original wills with probate orders made by the Māori Land Court) personal files (original grants of administration made by the Māori Land Court or files which deal with personal property in addition to Māori land) adoption files (where an adoption was granted by the Māori Land Court) any document or record that, due to its age and condition, can no longer be safely handled any document or...
So, this is for us I suppose as part of our, it’s quite restorative and cathartic to get to this point. - R Taylor
• Should the Court use its discretion to approve the partition? Before you file your application, make sure you have: Meeting information: minutes, attendance lists, and any notices (such as advertisements) for meetings of owners where the proposed partition was discussed.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-Partition-of-Maori-freehold-land.pdf (490 kb)
