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In Pātaka Whenua you can search and access Māori land information, make an enquiry and file an application from anywhere at any time.

Located in:  The court record

Te Puna Manawa Whenua Māori Land Court Bench Book Te Puna Manawa Whenua has been developed by judges for judges, and outlines what they may need to know, understand, and do when hearing applications in the Māori Land Court.

Located in:  Who we are Our rules and legislation

In addition, in accordance with rule 5.11(1)(b)(iii) of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011, a brief summary of the reason why the application has not been finally determined is also provided for each entry.

Documents/5-11-reports/2026-05-31-Notification-of-Applications-Over-6-months-old-in-MLC-MAC.pdf (3.7 mb)

In addition, in accordance with rule 5.11(1)(b)(iii) of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011, a brief summary of the reason why the application has not been finally determined is also provided for each entry.

Documents/5-11-reports/2026-05-31-Notification-of-Applications-Over-6-months-old-in-MLC-MAC-v2.pdf (3.7 mb)

Māori customary land has been held by Māori continuously since the introduction of the land ownership system in Aotearoa New Zealand and has not been divided into blocks or converted into freehold titles.

Located in:  Māori land

Other succession decisions: a succession applicant might inherit more land interests from another whānau member after the initial application has been decided.

Located in:  Māori land Becoming a landowner

We named the company Kaupare and te reo Māori was the pillar of the firm. “ Divert from the well-travelled Pākehā pathway and follow that which is Māori ”.

Located in:  Who we are Our judges Judges' corner articles

Judge Terena Wara discusses how the Māori Land Court responded to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Located in:  Who we are Our judges Judges' corner articles

In addition, in accordance with rule 5.11(1)(b)(iii) of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011, a brief summary of the reason why the application has not been finally determined is also provided for each entry.

Documents/5-11-reports/2026-08-31-Notification-of-Applications-Over-6-months-old-in-MLC-MAC.pdf (3.5 mb)

Since its opening, the State Guest House has provided accommodations for state and official guests from countries around the world.

Located in:  Who we are Our judges Judges' corner articles