The trial started in April and will continue until the end of 2026, when it will be reviewed. If you would like to find out whether your trust's application is suitable for the Fast-Track Process, or if you need guidance on the documents required, please contact the Aotea Māori Land Court at mlcaotea@justice.govt.nz
Pātaka Whenua Guidance Registered User Guide Date produced: 15 August 2023 Last modified: 13 December 2023 māorilandcourt.govt.nz Registered User Guide Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court Being a registered user means you can: • Create and submit applications online • Save and return to your incomplete applications • Track progress on your applications • Pay filing fees • Submit enquiries • Receive notifications on...
Documents/Troubleshooting/Registered-User-Guide-v2.pdf (956 kb)
Former Judge Andrew Spencer discusses residential utilisation of multiply owned Māori land.
If you have forgotten your username, you will need to contact the Māori Land Court by email at MLCTeWaharoa@justice.govt.nz.
How-do-I-user-guides/Forgotten-password-help-v1-5.pdf (1.2 mb)
For more information, please contact your local Māori Land Court office. Individual districts may mail out separate Pānui where 14 clear days notice is not provided in the National Pānui / Te Pānui ā-Motu.
Documents/Landowner-notices/June-2026-National-Panui-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (2.7 mb)
However, there are hapū, iwi, and whānau that whakapapa to this land and may have used it for generations. If you are wanting to convert Māori customary land into freehold land, you can apply to the Court under section 132 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act.
For more information, please contact your local Māori Land Court office. Individual districts may mail out separate Pānui where 14 clear days notice is not provided in the National Pānui / Te Pānui ā-Motu.
Documents/Panui/Maori-Land-Court-National-Panui-July-2025-Edition.pdf (2.9 mb)
Use this form to indicate that you consent to be appointed as a trustee for any trust involving the jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-B1-Consent-trustee.pdf (311 kb)
For more information, please contact your local Māori Land Court office. Individual districts may mail out separate Pānui where 14 clear days notice is not provided in the National Pānui / Te Pānui ā-Motu.
For more information, please contact your local Māori Land Court office. Individual districts may mail out separate Pānui where 14 clear days notice is not provided in the National Pānui / Te Pānui ā-Motu.
