Relevant case law
What the Court considers
What you need to include in yourapplication
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You can submit yourapplication several ways:
Online – Pātaka Whenua
Visit Pātaka Whenua through the Māori Land Court website www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
You can apply as:
• a registered user – where you can create, save, submit applications, pay fees, and track
progress
• a guest user – where you submit your
A meritorious objection is an objection that is serious, genuine, and has good reason behind it (not
just someone disagreeing or not liking the idea).
You can submit yourapplication several ways:
Online – Pātaka Whenua
• Visit Pātaka Whenua through the Māori Land Court website, www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz, you
can apply as:
o a registered user – where you can create, save, submit applications, pay fees, and track
progress
o a guest user – where you sub...
Complete documents together
At the hui, it is useful to complete:
• Form B1 – consent to be appointed as trustee forms
• written consents for vesting interests
• draft trust order
This ensures everyone understands and agrees with the documents.
You can submit yourapplication several ways:
Online – Pātaka Whenua
Visit Pātaka Whenua through the Māori Land Court website, www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
You can apply as:
• a registered user – where you can crea...
This works in the same way
as succession to Māori land interests.
You can submit yourapplication several ways:
Online – Pātaka Whenua
• Visit Pātaka Whenua through the Māori Land Court website, www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
• You can apply as:
• a registered user – where you can create, save, submit applications, pay fees, and track
progress
• a guest user – where you submit yourapplications without creating an account
• In perso...
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More information
To find out more about Māori incorporations, go online
to maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations
Or you can visit your local MLC office or attend an offsite
clinic.
