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The Māori Land Court (Te Kooti Whenua Māori) is the New Zealand court that hears matters relating to Māori land.
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Ngā kupu ture
Legal terms
Two types of Māori land are defined - Māori freehold land and Māori customary land.
Ngā raraunga whenua Māori
Māori land data
This includes our annual Māori Land Update, detailed Māori land information, Māori land spatial data.
Factsheet Legislative changes supporting housing initiatives web version
You will also need to be clear what the plan is for building on the land, including who the housing is for. Contact a Māori Land Court offices for further information about building on Māori land.
Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 Factsheet copy
The Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 introduces new provisions that allow owners of Māori land and water service providers to appeal to the Māori Land Court over decisions about access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
Discussion on Māori Governance
01 Feb 2013 | NewsGood governance is the key From the experiences of Māori Land Court Judges, good governance is the key to effective utilisation of Māori land held in multiple ownership.
Factsheet Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
The Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 introduces new provisions that allow owners of Māori land and water service providers to appeal to the Māori Land Court over decisions about access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
Te wehe i ō whenua
Divide your land
You can combine Māori land, general land, or both, regardless of size, shape, location, or status.
Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsLand interests remained in the name of my grandfather and my great-grandmother.
Rauemi āwhina
Helpful resources
How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land Read the guide here on how to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land.