If you think that you have been adversely affected by this process and wish to make representations on the application, you must notify the Court in writing by 4pm on the 1st day of February 2024 and specify brief details of your concerns.
Documents/Panui/MLC-National-Panui-February-2024-web.pdf (1015 kb)
If you think that you have been adversely affected by this process and wish to make representations on the application, you must notify the Court in writing by 4 pm on the 1st day of March 2025 and specify brief details of your concerns.
Documents/Panui/FINAL-Panui-National-March-2025.pdf (1.8 mb)
To my Kaupare friends, my formiddable team who show strength in solidarity, here I stand with you, united always, your friend, thank you. To my Māori language, if I am to be completely honest, it was not only my law degree or the experiences I gained in my legal career that led me here today, it was because of you that I now have a position amongst the Māori Land Court judiciary.
The Court may, on considering your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing if the application has yet to be determined or for a rehearing if the application has already been determined.
A hearing can then, if you request it and there’s no opposition from other people, be adjourned4 to a court near your home.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
Procedure for the Court hearing As the applicant, you need to report to a Court officer at the hearing so that the Court is aware that the applicant is present.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
If you would prefer to attend the court hearing remotely, please contact us to request to join by phone or video.
If you would prefer your application to be heard by a judge in court, you can indicate this on the application form.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (355 kb)
If you wish this application to be handled without appearance and formal hearing, you should indicate Yes in question 24 and complete the following request.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (370 kb)
Māori Land Court hearing The person applying for a partition order will need to attend a hearing of the Māori Land court to explain how the partition will provide for better use of the land. if all requirements of the act have been met and the Māori Land court agrees, an order will be made to partition the land.
