Factsheet Simple and uncontested succession applications web version
This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. What do I need to do? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. What do I need to do? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
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This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
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1 Notification of applications that have not been finally determined (over 6 months old) 31 May 2026 TAKE NOTICE THAT the following schedule of applications are hereby notified pursuant to rule 5.
How to submit your application What the Court considers www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz https://www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/en/contact-us/our-offices 4 māorilandcourt.co.nz If you need more information or help gathering documents, you can try: Māori Land Court Information Services kaimahi in the district offices can answer your questions.
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The Tākitimu Māori Land Court has moved into its newly refurbished premises in Farming House, Hastings with the new space formally opened during a kawanga whare (formal building opening ceremony) on 31 July. Designed in partnership with mana whenua, the refurbished court provides a contemporary and culturally grounded environment that better supports the needs of whānau, hapū, and communities engaging with the Court.
Setting up an incorporation Previously, landowners seeking to form an incorporation need to show that owners with not less than 15 percent of shares in the Māori land consented to the proposal.