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As a court of record, we are responsible for the accurate documentation of the succession and management of Māori land.

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Paneke are an opportunity for court users based in smaller towns and centres to meet with our kaimahi and kōrero about: completing application forms submitting an enquiry searching the court record updates on current applications and enquiries updating information in Pātaka Whenua other services normally available at a Māori Land Court office.

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Paneke are an opportunity for court users based in smaller towns and centres to meet with our kaimahi and kōrero about: completing application forms submitting an enquiry searching the court record updates on current applications and enquiries updating information in Pātaka Whenua other services normally available at a Māori Land Court office.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings

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.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-11B-Application-for-review-of-Registrars-determination-or-order.pdf (366 kb)

(Address to which documents or correspondence in connection with the application can be posted or delivered) Phone Number(s): Home: Work: Mobile: Email Address: NOTE: Where email addresses are given these may be used as a means of notice and service. Fee: $68 MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS Applications should be lodged with the Registrar in the Māori Land Court District in which some or all of the lands or the subject matter of the application is located.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-12A-Application-for-leave-to-appeal-out-of-time.pdf (113 kb)

You can request copies of land records registered with them.

Located in:  The court record

CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED • Notice of application to trustee of proposed removal • Minutes of meeting consenting to proposed removal of trustee • Key documents supporting reason for proposed removal (ie, evidence of a conviction or an example of reputational harm caused) MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS This applications should be lodged with the Registrar in the District in which some or all of land is located.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-38A-Application-to-remove-trustee-for-reason-other-than-resignation-retirement-or-death-of-trustee.pdf (105 kb)

Information provided in all applications forms part of the Court’s permanent record under rule 7.19 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-26-Exemption.pdf (79 kb)

The Court may prevent trespass or injury to Māori land, prohibit dealings with property in proceedings, or require restoration — but is not limited to these grounds.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-16A-Injunction.pdf (571 kb)