For Māori, good leadership depended upon how well those leaders responded to their people and how well they were able to protect them and their whenua (lands).
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
Before 6 February 2021 Succession applications are decided by Māori Land Court judges.
Until such an application is made there is no guarantee as to how the Court would view the matter and the success of any such application would depend on its own facts.
(2) The following matters must be set out in the application: (a) in respect of the order or certificate of confirmation that is the subject of the application,— (i) the date of the order or certificate; and (ii) a description of the land affected; and (iii) the names of the owners affected or, in the case of succession, the name of the deceased: (b) in respect of the mistake or omission sought to be corrected,— (i) a statement of the nature of the mistake or omission, who made it,...
Where the tick boxes are provided please ensure you tick all those boxes that apply to your application, unless you are required to select one box, then only select the box that applies; (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) Replace text within [square brackets] with the relevant text: Where alternative word choices are indicated, for example, male/female*, select the word or phrase that applies.
Documents/SILNA/S113-29-93-Appln-to-Determine-Successors-for-SILNA-Lands-Hawea-Wanaka.pdf (407 kb)
Where a determination or order has already been made by a Registrar, affected persons may also apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
Select the statement that applies: I/We claim to be entitled to an interest under the will or on the intestacy of the deceased person or I/We apply for the order on behalf of .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22A-Application-for-succession-additional-interests.pdf (229 kb)
You can request a fee reduction, refund, or remittal when you apply online. If you’re not applying online, you can download or ask us for a PDF version of the form.
Where a determination or order has already been made by a Registrar, affected persons may also apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
Documents/Panui/0323323-Ministry-of-Justice_National-Panui-May-2023-PROOF.pdf (823 kb)
In these circumstances, you can apply for a rehearing. You must apply within 28 days of the date written on the order.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
