Tono tuihono Apply online Apply to the Court online in Pātaka Whenua.
That may be submitting another type of application or getting in contact with other agencies or organisations who can assist you with the next chapter of your journey. Once you have had a discussion with your whānau about your aspirations for your whenua and you have come up with a plan, our Pae Manawa are here to support you with your next steps.
Note Information provided in all applications forms part of the Court's permanent record under rule 7.19 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011.
Records about Land Use 20 6.5. Court Hearing Records and Legal Instruments 28 6.6.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
An application fee of $228 is charged for these applications. You can appeal a Māori Land Court decision about access to the Māori Appellate Court by filing in a notice of appeal form (Form 13) stating the appeal is made under section 171 of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025.
You may want to search our records, submit an enquiry, or talk to us in person.
From 1 July 2025, the Māori Land Court fees will increase by 3.65%. The details are set out below.
Documents/Articles/Detailed-list-of-fee-changes.pdf (287 kb)
She is one of two resident Judges for the Waiariki District of the Māori Land Court and hears cases in Rotorua and Whakatāne.
Then call 027 275 7472 to let us know that you have emailed your application. 3. Your application will be dealt with, and you’ll be notified of the outcome.
Once all, or most, owners have been identified, the Trustees will consider opportunities for the whenua to be utilised productively, in a manner that may generate income and benefits for the whānau, as was originally intended. If you believe that you, your parents, or another whānau member may be an owner, please contact Barry Stewart at bj.stewart@xtra.co.nz.
Documents/Landowner-notices/Alton-Block-VII-Section-2-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Panui.pdf (80 kb)
