It is a comprehensive guide to the process and regulations relating to the transfer of the Māori land interests of a deceased owner to his or her successors. 2 Definition of succession Māori land is owned by either one owner or several owners.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
Use this form when transferring interests in Māori Land by sale or gift between owners in the same block, owners and their children or owners and any other member of the preferred class of alienee.
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)
For a full explanation, please refer to either the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Māori Land Act 1993 or the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 SECTION DESCRIPTION 4/55 Governor-General in council may declare land to be a Māori reserve 6/1983 Determine succession to Titi Islands lands (order) 12/75 Determination of ownership of taonga tūturu found 18(1)(a)/93 Exercise general jurisdiction of court 18(1)(b)/93 Determine the relative interests of the owners...
When searching for ownership it will show: • Owners details • Block associated with that owner • Share amounts • Any Trusts if applicable 2.9 SEARCHING OWNERSHIP TIP: When looking for an owner put a “%” (wildcard) in between the first and last name.
Currently, the land is held in trust until the owners can receive the land.
Owner(s) of shares of land held within a trust. Beneficiaries are also called the beneficial owners.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.8E-SEP21-Maori-Incorporations-Factsheet.pdf (370 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP20 1:00 PM AP-20230000022739 173/93 67/93 Estrelita Kahi Katea Dickinson Puketapu 3B 6B 2A - Summon a meeting of owners SP21 1:30 PM AP-20230000022871 173/93 67/93 Jennifer Faye Haupapa Urenui Lot 4B1B1B Part Sub. 3 Section 24 Block IV Waitara S.D. - Summon a meeting of owners to consider Ahu Whenua Trust SP22 2:00 PM AP-20230000022885 173/93 67/93 Jennifer Faye Haupapa Section 61B Block IV Waitara S.D - Summon a meetin...
Fee: $ 68.00 Page 5 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 38 CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Please tick to confirm the following Signed consents of trustees Notice of meeting given to beneficiaries or owners (eg written notification, public advertisement etc) Minutes of meeting consenting to replacement or addition of trustees MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS This applications should be lodged with the Registrar in the District in which some o...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-38-Application-to-add-reduce-replace-or-remove-trustees-202104.pdf (123 kb)
A set of principles that form the constitution of an organisation. 14. The owner of a beneficial interest in land. Where land is vested in trustees, the trustees own the land as legal owners on behalf of the beneficiaries.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
