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The Māori Land Court is pleased to announce the public launch of Te Puna Manawa Whenua, the Māori Land Court Bench Book.

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Two pātai were asked about how easy it is to apply to the court. How easy is it to complete the online application process?

Documents/Misc/MLC-User-Survey-2025-Infographic-V5-Te-Reo-Headings.pdf (372 kb)

Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 13 NOTICE OF APPEAL Form 13 Rule 8.8(a) WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? Use this form to file an appeal against a final decision or determination of the Māori Land Court.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-13-Notice-appeal.pdf (72 kb)

HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM There is no fee for this type of application.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-98L-Application-for-dispute-resolution-April-202104.pdf (638 kb)

Both courts also consider other legislation to ensure that Māori land is treated as taonga-tuku-iho.

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118 Tairawhiti MB 60 MAORI LAND COURT Place Gishorne Present C L Fox Acting Chief Judge A Nyman Clerk of the Court D Kennedy Court assistant Date 4 May 2023 Panui No SP1 Application No A20230008312 Subject Appointment of Maon Trustee as Agent to assess damage from Cyclone Gabrielle Legislation Section 183(6)(f) and (h) Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 Also Greg Shaw (Te Tumu Paeroa) Martin Eadie (Te Tumu Paeroa) Present Detallsof the applicant are as follows Applicant Address M...

Documents/Landowner-notices/04145271_05549463_0060_0080_MIN.pdf (2.4 mb)

Page 1 MLC 07/24 - 20 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz CERTIFICATE BY ADMINISTRATOR Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Sections 111 or 113 Form 20 Rule 10.2(3) WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? This form may be used by the executor(s)/administrator(s) of an estate to certify those persons entitled to the Māori freehold land interests held by the estate, and/or in the case of a deceased Māori, any General Land intrests.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-20-Certificate-by-administrator.pdf (263 kb)

If the judge finds sufficient evidence to proceed, they may require the trustees to provide a report or to appear in court for questioning.

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Transferring shares to trustees Māori land shares can be transferred, by a vesting order, to a trustee from a person who owns, or is entitled to own, Māori land shares.

Uploads/MLC-transferring-maori-land-shares-english.pdf (333 kb)

Transferring shares to trustees Māori land shares can be transferred, by a vesting order, to a trustee from a person who owns, or is entitled to own, Māori land shares.

Uploads/MLC-transferring-maori-land-shares-english-v2.pdf (333 kb)