For example, a private mediation appointed by consent under the Act, cannot create an outcome whereby the parties have agreed to a change of status from Māori Land to General Land in their mediated agreement and expect that to be rubber stamped by the Court.
Make the outcome of those conversations known when making your application.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
Meetings 5.1 The trustees shall meet monthly. 5.2 The Annual General Meeting shall be held within three months of the end of the financial year (31 March). 5.3 At the Annual General Meeting: 5.3.1 The trustees will present to the beneficiaries an account and balance sheet prepared by accountants; 5.3.2 The chairperson will present a report outlining the events, achievements and issues of the past year; 5.3.3 An election of trustees will be conducted; 5.3.3 The beneficiaries will...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
The making of a complaint to the Judicial Conduct Commissioner against a judge does not of itself serve to disqualify the judge from hearing cases involving the complainant. 5.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Maori-Land-Court-Recusal-Guidelines.pdf (226 kb)
Make sure to let us know clearly what day and time you would prefer from the options below. Current trustee training roster Let us know a good time that suits you: Tuesday Time Thursday Time 9 December 2025 3:00 PM 11 December 2025 6:00 PM 16 December 2025 6:00 PM 18 December 2025 10:00 AM 20 January 2026 3:00 PM 22 January 2026 6:00 PM 27 January 2026 6:00 PM 29 January 2026 10:00 AM 3 February 2026 3:...
You will also need to provide: a copy of their death certificate or other evidence of death an original or certified copy of the will written confirmation from any spouse or partner who wishes to surrender a lifetime right (if applicable) consents agreeing to include succession by whāngai (if applicable) a completed Whānau Trust application, draft trust order, written consent from trustees, and minutes from the hui agreeing to constitute a
In the interim, the judiciary will continue to have the discretion to set applications down for special hearings to progress the many applications that are waiting for resolution.
Pātaka Whenua Our online portal Visit Pātaka Whenua to find information about your whenua, search the court record, or send us an application or enquiry.
Mēnā kāore koe i te whakaae ki te putanga If you disagree with the outcome If you don’t agree with a decision made by the Māori Land Court, you can consider appealing the outcome of your application.
Take some time to reflect on the following: What are the best possible outcomes for you? What are the least favourable outcomes for you?
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/3.7-MLC-Mediation-Workbook.pdf (343 kb)
