How to constitute a whānau trust
Trustees act on behalf of the whānau to manage the land interests and make decisions about the whenua.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust.pdf (512 kb)
Trustees act on behalf of the whānau to manage the land interests and make decisions about the whenua.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust.pdf (512 kb)
Page 2 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 33 The Māori Land Court of New Zealand (please select the name of the Māori Land Court District in which some of all of the land is located) Please select one District Taitokerau Waikato Maniapoto Waiariki Tairāwhiti Tākitimu Aotea Te Waipounamu SUBJECT OF APPLICATION .......................................................................................................................................
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-33-Confirmation-of-resolution.pdf (183 kb)
That written notice must be filed in the Māori Land Court no later than 4.00pm 22 September 2025 .
Chief Judge Fox was appointed as Māori Land Court Judge in 2000, and as Deputy Chief Judge in 2010.
Documents/Articles/23-07-20-Media-Statement-Chief-Maori-Land-Court-Judge-appointment.pdf (400 kb)
This practice note is subject to Part 16 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 (Rules). 3. This practice note applies to the use of the Special Aid Fund by the Māori Land Court and the Māori Appellate Court (Court).
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
Toitū te Whenua Land Information New Zealand Toitū te Whenua hold information about historical transfers, surveying titles, or land that has been converted to general land.
More information: Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026 Māori Land Court Rules 2011
Checklist of documents required • The determination or order you seek to be reviewed 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.
If you are unsure of the fee that applies please contact your local Māori Land Court office for further assistance) 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.
Use this form to create an Ahu Whenua Trust (a land trust) by vesting one or more land blocks in trustees to manage, as set out in a trust deed/order on behalf of the beneficial owner(s).
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-37-Constitute-Ahu-Whenua-Trust.pdf (272 kb)