The unique relationship between Māori and whenua is recognised by the MLC and the records held by the Court form an invaluable part of the whakapapa of all Māori people. The MLC operates under the provisions of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (‘the Act’).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
To date, the Court has determined the successors of 125 original owners and are now seeking whakapapa information for the remaining owners from around 1895 who have not yet been succeeded to.
Having a conversation with your whānau about your whenua and whakapapa can be helpful before getting started. It is a good idea to ask them about: What land blocks you might be an owner in An accurate record of your whakapapa How you became an owner or beneficiary to your whenua.
Being prepared to consider the other party’s views will increase your ability to reach a resolution. What does whakapapa mean to me? What do I know? What do I feel?
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/3.7-MLC-Mediation-Workbook.pdf (343 kb)
Save the information you search for later use, including putting together whakapapa. Track the progress of applications you have submitted.
Gender diverse https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz Page 4 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 22 FULL NAMES OF DECEASEDS BROTHERS AND SISTERS: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) The above information assists the Court to search for land interests – any additional whakapapa could assist the Court in its search - see note (iii) tick the first alternative that applies)10 NEXT OF KIN (see note(iii)) The deceased left children or their issue as nex...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (512 kb)
Succession is confirmed by a judge or registrar, and the whakapapa to land and landowners become part of the permanent court record.
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/ Page 5 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 08/25 - 01 SCHEDULE 2 WHAKAPAPA DETAILS 1. Full names of owner: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ..................................................................
If you would prefer your application to be heard in court by a Judge, please tick here: The Māori Land Court of New Zealand Please select the name of the Māori Land Court district in which you wish your application to be heard: Page 3 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 21 5 WHAKAPAPA: FULL NAMES OF DECEASED’S PARENTS: Male Female Deceased (a) Parent: (b) Parent: FULL NAMES OF DECEASED’S BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Male Female Deceased (a) (b) (c) (...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (510 kb)
• If the deceased has no brothers and sisters, it will be necessary to find out where the interests came from and from that whakapapa 18 work out where the interests should go
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
