The process to do this is different from other Māori Land Court application processes. Landowners and other interested parties, if appropriate, should hold a meeting to decide to set aside land as a Māori reservation.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)
About the SILNA blocks Poraka SILNA Whakakapi o Hāwea-Wānaka Hāwea-Wānaka Substitute SILNA Block The Hāwea-Wānaka Substitute Block is identified in the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998.
How to apply Appeal applications can be filed by the water service provider or landowners and charging order applications can be filed by landowners.
New legislation allows Māori landowners to take action on water service issues that affect Māori land.
These regulations only apply to Māori land blocks that do not have existing trustees or which are not vested in a Māori incorporation.
From 6 February 2021 On the death of a landowner, descendants can apply immediately to succeed to the land interest.
We appreciate the work that you and other lawyers do for our Māori landowners, and we thank you once again for your input into this review.
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
Now, landowners seeking to form an incorporation need to show there is a sufficient degree of support for the proposal, and that sufficient notice of the proposal has been given.
We work with various other departments and agencies to support Māori landowners to connect with and realise their aspirations for their whenua.
We work with various other departments and agencies to support Māori landowners to connect with and realise their aspirations for their whenua.
