If an owner with Māori land interests is deceased, and probate, letters of administration or an election to administer the estate have been granted by High Court, or is to be obtained, you can use this form to seek a determination from the Court as to those persons entitled to a deceased’s Māori Land interests and an order transferring the interests to those entitled.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (1.2 mb)
Regardless of who applies, we will carry out the necessary research to identify and confirm all of the rightful new owners of the land interests or incorporation shares.
I apply for the determination of a life tenancy in respect of the lands described in the schedule. I apply for transmission by way of survivorship in the land described in the schedule.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-24-Transmission-updated-21.10.2026.pdf (687 kb)
What if I am unhappy with the outcome of my complaint? If you are unhappy with our decision regarding your complaint, you have the right to raise your concerns with the Ombudsman.
For more information, please contact your local Māori Land Court office. Individual districts may mail out separate Pānui where 14 clear days notice is not provided in the National Pānui / Te Pānui ā-Motu.
For more information, please contact your local Māori Land Court office. Individual districts may mail out separate Pānui where 14 clear days notice is not provided in the National Pānui / Te Pānui ā-Motu.
For more information, please contact your local Māori Land Court office. Individual districts may mail out separate Pānui where 14 clear days notice is not provided in the National Pānui / Te Pānui ā-Motu.
Consent will be a particularly relevant consideration in this situation. __________________ _____________________ Dr C L Fox C T Coxhead Chief Judge Deputy Chief Judge Māori Land Court Māori Land Court
A long-term pattern of poor returns from activities, such as farms that run at a loss. The land is not being well managed. Management is not providing shareholders with accurate and timely reports, e.g.
Individual members can decide whether to contribute some or all of their land interests. It is the responsibility of the whānau to protect land interests in accordance with their shared beliefs, practices, and values.
