Inside the bubble, click the block name in green text to access the block information page. TIP: For Excel files, you will need to have access to software that can view the file type.
How-do-I-user-guides/Download-a-List-of-Current-Owners-Report-v1-6.pdf (2.7 mb)
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM (i) This form must be accompanied with the appropriate application fee (if any) and may be filed at any office of the Court (with the exception of an application seeking leave to appeal out of time which must be lodged in the Office of the Chief Registrar); (ii) As this is a general application form, please ensure that all information required on the form is completed; (iii) If the order sought is against one or more other parties...
Where to obtain application forms Collect an application form from a Māori Land Court office or download from www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz. What to file with the application Evidentiary documentation should be filed with the application.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
The allocated hearing given in this document is tentative only. If you file a notice of intention to appear, you do not need to appear on that day.
For any such appeal or rehearing: (a) Where a lawyer has been appointed on application by a party, a new application must be filed in advance of any appeal or rehearing. (b) Where a lawyer has been appointed on the Court’s own motion, a new estimate must be filed in advance of any appeal or rehearing.
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
This form is used to apply to the Māori Appellate Court for leave to appeal a decision after the time limit for filing an appeal has expired, in accordance with section 58(3) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and rule 8.14(2) of the Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-12A-Application-for-leave-to-appeal-out-of-time.pdf (113 kb)
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Unregistered alienations, encumbrances, rights of way, easements, or profits ā prendre dislcosed by court files or known to the applicant:______________________________________________________________________________ 10.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-39-Application-for-a-partition.pdf (789 kb)
Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 12 WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? Use this form to file an application to the Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court to exercise their power under section 44 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to correct a mistake, error or omission on the part of the Court or in the presentation of the facts of a case to the Court.
f) g) h) a) This form must be filed at the office of the Court at Christchurch; b) Please ensure that all information required on the form is completed; c) Where possible, please supply the names and contact details of the successors that are listed in this form; d) Due to the nature of these applications, and in terms of the Court’s inquiry under section 29 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and in recognition of the provisions of Part 15 of the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement, the Regi...
