If you would prefer your application to be heard in court by a Judge, please tick here: Your application may be determined by a Registrar if it is simple and uncontested, as described in section 235A of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-36-Application-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust-202104.pdf (159 kb)
Judge Reeves expertly discusses the origins of SILNA and the challenges Ngāi Tahu have faced due to the Crown's failure to fulfil its obligations.
It may require the decision of a Judge or Registrar. We recommend you keep your court minute in a safe place, as you may need it in the future.
You need to include both applications (this streamlines the process so that you, the Court staff, and the Judge are able to deal with the succession and the establishment of a whānau trust at the same time).
You need to include both applications (this streamlines the process so that you, the Court staff, and the Judge are able to deal with the succession and the establishment of a whānau trust at the same time).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
Apply online Download the application form If you or any other party breach the terms of a lease, the matter can be heard by a judge. In these cases, we suggest you seek independent legal advice to discuss possible solutions.
The list includes non-judicial mediators and Māori Land Court judges who are available to act as mediators. You can also request the appointment of someone who is not on the mediator list to hear your dispute.
In the last 10 years, Piri has worked at the Māori Land Court in Whanganui and has recently been added to the MLC Leadership Team. Ngā Kaiwhakawā Our judges Meet the judges of the Māori Land Court.
Former Judge David Ambler discusses the proposed review of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, with the propositions in detail.
This is the narrative of a piece of land in Te Tau Ihu – Aorere. It sets out how Judge Reeves dealt with an application for accretion and for determination of ownership, where ownership records had not been maintained for over 100 years.
