Exceptions include: • a succession to further interests where there has been previous succession to the deceased person • vesting of lands in a minor who has turned 20 (provided that all appropriate documentary evidence is filed with the application).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
The mediation process Apply for dispute resolution You can apply for dispute resolution for a matter relating to Māori land if all the people involved in the dispute agree to using this service.
Appeals to Māori Appellate Court - in relation to a decision of the Māori Land Court Under section 171 of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025, parties may appeal to the Māori Appellate Court on a question of law only in relation to a decision of the Māori Land Court around access to Māori land for water infrastructure. How to apply Appeal applications can be filed by the water service provider or landowners and charging order applications can be filed by landow...
This practice note is subject to Part 16 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 (Rules). 3. This practice note applies to the use of the Special Aid Fund by the Māori Land Court and the Māori Appellate Court (Court).
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
There are perhaps 20 or 30 large and successful trusts and incorporations, which are an exception to this.
Finances 4.5 The trustees will receive and apply monies due and ensure that accounts are properly kept so that there is at all times a good record of the finances of the marae. 4.6 The accounts need not be audited annually, but if serious questions are raised about the accounts, the trustees will ensure that an audit of the accounts is undertaken by a suitably qualified person. 4.7 In any event, the trustees will ensure that an audit is undertaken not less than every five years.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
With the focus of the recent review on increased productivity of land, let’s not forget the many trusts and incorporations that already do a great job and are success stories that have been celebrated this weekend.
Our record holds information about court decisions, and the conversations about how those decisions are made. It also holds information about the whakapapa of landowners.
On this page Upcoming trustee training Current trustee training roster We offer online training to help trustees better understand their duties and legal obligations, and how to run trusts successfully. You can attend a session if you are a newly appointed trustee, if you are thinking about becoming a trustee, or if you would like to refresh your knowledge.
Prepare for court hearing AP-20230000028255 A20130010257 17/11/2013 CJ 2013/42 - Erana Aperahama - and a succession order made at 72 Northern MB 468 on 20 March 1942, and Mere Hori - and a succession order made at 3 Kaikohe Succession MB 64-65 on 25 August 1999, and 5 Others - Application to the Chief Judge 45/93 Registrar (Maori Land Court) 5.
