If you have a current application in the Māori Land Court that is being delayed by a dispute, you can ask for yourapplication to be put on hold while you attempt to settle the dispute outside of court.
How to make a formal complaint
If after talking with us you still have concerns, you can make a complaint:
by email to complaints@justice.govt.nz
in writing to the Māori Land Court:
Level 7, Fujitsu Tower Māori Land Court SX11203 141 The Terrace Wellington
Please include the following information with your complaint:
Your first and last name (including company name if relevant)
Your email address
The details of your complaint.
This information helps us to find the correct records relating to your whānau and whenua so we can make sure the land is being transferred to the right people.
I am pleased to confirm that I have approved the release of a new Practice Note covering
lawyers appointed and paid for under the Māori Land Court’s Special Aid Fund.
I attach the new Practice Note for your records and advise that you may also find a copy on
the new Māori Land Court website.
Successors at this hui may consider alternative redress options, if applicable. They will also be able to vote on whether they want to receive the land back as Māori or General land, and how that land will be held.
If you have a current application in the Māori Land Court that is being delayed by a dispute, you can ask for yourapplication to be put on hold while you go through the dispute resolution process.
Apply online
Download the application form
Te whakarerekē i ngā ture o tō tarahiti (utu tāpae $68)
Vary the terms of your trust (filing fee $68)
Trustees must manage any land or interests as set out in the terms of the trust order.
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).
