Factsheet Simple and uncontested succession applications web version
This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. What do I need to do? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
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MLC applications english
As the applicant it is your job to state clearly what your application is about and what you want to achieve.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
Te Puna Manawa Whenua
Māori Land Court Bench Book
Te Puna Manawa Whenua outlines what they may need to know, understand, and do when hearing applications in the Māori Land Court.
Factsheet Legislative changes affecting trusts
This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
Factsheet Legislative changes supporting housing initiatives web version
In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land. What has changed?
Te mahi mā mātou
Work for us
Ministry of Justice careers website Ministry of Justice careers website Visit the Ministry of Justice careers website to find information about Māori Land Court vacancies.
Reflections after nearly 20 years as a Māori Land Court
01 Nov 2013 | NewsMāori freehold land is owned in common in unequal shares. This means that each owner owns each piece of the land in that share.
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.
He uiuinga whānui mā ngā kaiwhakamahi o Pātaka Whenua 2025
Pātaka Whenua (our online portal) – Court User Survey
01 Sep 2025
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News
We will produce a report on the findings of this survey and share this on our website.
2021 03 12 Example Occupation Order
If so, specify them in this clause. 10 (i) How long is the Occupation Order to last? Specify the term in this clause. 10 (j) Can the term of the Occupation Order be extended?
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/2021-03-12-Example-Occupation-Order.pdf (150 kb)