And central to that adjustment was this place. For it was a place with which I was already familiar, having come from a Maori education background, located in a broader context of university life.
It is a role and responsibility that I do not exercise lightly, and I hope to continue that service for some time to come.
After logging in, registered users are able to save, close, and come back to the application submission at a later time.
How-do-I-user-guides/Submitting-an-application-v1-6.pdf (2.2 mb)
For example, you will need to be able to record that a surviving spouse is entitled to income from a land interest that they do not own, and that some owners are not entitled to the income from their land interest.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
If an owner with Māori Land interests is deceased, and a succession has not previously been dealt with by the Court or a Registrar, you can use this form to seek a determination from the Court as to those persons entitled to a deceased’s Māori Land interests and an order transferring the interests to those entitled.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (371 kb)
The Māori and Indigenous Governance Centre has been established to fill a gap by providing research-led solutions that are practical, effective and culturally relevant for improving governance and leadership among Māori organisations.
If an owner with Māori land interests is deceased, and probate, letters of administration or an election to administer the estate have been granted by High Court, or is to be obtained, you can use this form to seek a determination from the Court as to those persons entitled to a deceased’s Māori Land interests and an order transferring the interests to those entitled.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (370 kb)
The lists of owners have also been brought up to date and the status of Māori freehold land has been clearly identified as such on LINZ’s records.
Application has been set down for a hearing to make a decision on the application.
Applying to the court | Te tuku tono ki te Kooti How easy are the application forms to understand and complete?
Documents/Misc/MLC-User-Survey-2025-Infographic-V5-Te-Reo-Headings.pdf (372 kb)
