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Some people become landowners when a whānau member transfers land to them by gift or sale.

Located in:  Māori land Becoming a landowner

We’ve released four new short videos to help our users search the Māori Land Court record using  Near Match search in Pātaka Whenua.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

Māori trustees and committee of management members are responsible for caring for and managing whenua on behalf of landowners (beneficial owners and beneficiaries). Landowners nominate trustees and elect committee of management members who are then confirmed and appointed by a judge or registrar.

Located in:  Māori land Manage your land

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Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-Minute-Book-Abbreviations.pdf (470 kb)

Some people become landowners when land is gifted or transferred to them.

Located in:  Māori land

Searching Māori Land Court records Before starting a search, get together as much of the following information about the deceased person as possible.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)

Searching Māori Land Court records Before starting a search, get together as much of the following information about the deceased person as possible.

Uploads/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)

Our key purpose is to promote the retention of Māori land in Māori hands, and to support landowners to use, occupy and develop their whenua for the benefit of all landowners, and their whānau and hapū.

The Māori Land Court warmly invites you once again to share your thoughts on the service you’ve received from us - this time, with a focus on your experience using Pātaka Whenua. Whether you’re a landowner, currently working with us, or have engaged with us in the past, your feedback is important.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

Although written for judges, its public release promotes transparency in the justice system, assists Māori landowners and their advisors, and supports educational purposes.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News