The special bond between Māori people and the land is recognised by the Māori Land Court, and the records held by this Court form an invaluable part of the whakapapa of all Māori. The Māori Land Court operates under the provisions of the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (‘the Act’).
Uploads/MOJ0217.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)
The special bond between Māori people and the land is recognised by the Māori Land Court, and the records held by this Court form an invaluable part of the whakapapa of all Māori. The Māori Land Court operates under the provisions of the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (‘the Act’).
Uploads/MOJ0217-v2.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)
Fee: $ 228.00 CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Statement signed by alienee setting out how he or she is a member of the preferred class (if applicable), including any necessary whakapapa details Original instrument of alienation, properly executed and attested, and two copies Special valuation of the land any improvements thereon, or interests in the land, by a registered valuer; or Page 4 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 21 Application for exempt...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-25-Confirmation-alienation.pdf (194 kb)
Page 3 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 34 CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: List of owners present at the gathering Statement setting out how the alienee is a member of one of the preferred classes of alienees (if applicable), including any necessary whakapapa details Roll valuation or special valuation of the land and any improvements to it by a registered valuer (as applicable) Minutes of the family gathering or, if no minutes were kept, a stateme...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-34-Confirmation-family-gathering.pdf (192 kb)
This is the essence of a whānau trust. In that sense whakapapa and land rights are restored to the close relationship that they once had.
Māori Land Court judges will also need to consider connections through whakapapa. If judges have any concerns or doubts, they should discuss them with the Chief Judge.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Maori-Land-Court-Recusal-Guidelines.pdf (226 kb)
Te kōrero haere tonu, te whakapāpā rānei ki ngā kaipānga Regular disclosure or contact with beneficiaries You must keep your shareholders or beneficiaries regularly informed about the financial position and performance of the trust.
The Māori Land Court is very aware of the importance of this work to the completion of Ngāi Tahu’s settlement and is working hard with dedicated resources to make further progress as quickly as possible while also ensuring care is taken in dealing with the whakapapa. Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri a muri ake nei.
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/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
[NAME OF MARAE] Marae Charter 1 Name and location 1.1 The name of the marae is [ ] Marae. 1.2 It is located at [ ]. 1.3 The land on which the marae sits is a Māori Reservation set aside for the purpose of [STATE PURPOSE EXPRESSED WHEN THE RESERVATION WAS MADE]. 2 Purpose 2.1 This charter is made under the Māori Reservation Regulations 1994 to set out clearly the purpose of the marae and the role of the marae trustees in managing and running it. 2.2 The function and purp...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
