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.
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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.
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Helpful resources
How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land Read the guide here on how to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land.
Māori Land Court and Waitangi Tribunal Media Guidelines
They act as the eyes and ears of the public and convey what happens in the Māori Land Court, the Māori Appellate Court and the Waitangi Tribunal.
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)
Discussion on the (now completed) Māori Freehold Land Registration Project
01 Feb 2012 | NewsBut the real challenge remains what it has always been for us all – the administration of Māori land and the delivery of services in accordance with the aspirations or rangatiratanga of Māori to retain, utilise and develop their land for the benefit of the owners, their whanau and hapu in accordance with their own cultural preferences.
Discussion on leases and licenses over Māori Reservation land
01 Apr 2012 | NewsUntil such an application is made there is no guarantee as to how the Court would view the matter and the success of any such application would depend on its own facts.
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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.
05 08 2025 Marae Charter Template
If there is no quorum, the meeting may not proceed. Māori Land Court 3.21 The trustees must advise the Māori Land Court of the names of the trustees elected at any general meeting. 3.22 The election of trustees is subject to confirmation by the Māori Land Court. 4.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
MLC Form 1 General application
If you are unsure of the fee that applies please contact your local Māori Land Court office for further assistance) MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS Applications should be lodged with the Registrar in the Māori Land Court District in which some or all of the lands or the subject matter of the application is located.