How to constitute a whānau trust
• Information about fee remittals and how to request one is available on the Māori Land Court website.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust.pdf (512 kb)
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How to apply for succession
This works in the same way as succession to Māori land interests. You can submit your application 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 applications without creating an account • In person • bring your documents to your...
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
2023.10.17 MLC Special Aid Practice Note FINAL
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.
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
Pātai, whakahoki kōrero, amuamu rānei
Questions, feedback or complaints
You can find their contact details on letters or emails you’ve received from them.
Ngā wenewene mō te whenua Māori
Disputes about Māori land
The hope is that you can come to a decision about how to move forward without legal involvement. This service is voluntary, so everyone involved in the dispute must all agree to take part.
MOJ0217.4E OCT21 Maori Reservations
The owner of a beneficial interest in land. Where land is vested in trustees, the trustees own the land as legal owners on behalf of the beneficiaries.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
Tauatanga
Succession
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.
Te haere atu ki te hui takawaenga
Attending mediation
No record of these conversations will be publicly available on the Māori Land Court record. If an agreement is reached through mediation, the mediator will record the terms of the agreement and provide this to the Māori Land Court.
MLC Form 22 Application for succession2
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz Page 10 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 22 MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS This application may be lodged with the Registrar at any office of the Māori Land Court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (216 kb)
Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
Water services application types Appeals to Māori Land Court - for issues about access to Māori land to work on water infrastructure This kind of appeal is different from appealing orders made by the Māori Land Court.