Reflections after nearly 20 years as a Māori Land Court
01 Nov 2013 | NewsIn contrast new ahu whenua trusts for the management of Māori freehold land are regularly set up through the Māori Land Court.
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How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land
1 māorilandcourt.co.nz A partition divides an existing Māori land block into new, separate blocks. Partition applications are covered under Part 14 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (sections 285-306) and Part 13 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-Partition-of-Maori-freehold-land.pdf (490 kb)
Factsheet Simple and uncontested succession applications web version
Historically, most succession applications were heard by a Māori Land Court judge. Now, if your succession application is assessed to be ‘simple and uncontested’, then it can be decided by a Māori Land Court registrar without a court sitting (unless you request to be heard by a judge in a court sitting).
MLC Document A1 request remittal
All applications to the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court require a fee to be paid before they can be lodged with the Court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-A1-request-remittal.pdf (214 kb)
Discussion on Māori Governance
01 Feb 2013 | NewsGood governance is the key From the experiences of Māori Land Court Judges, good governance is the key to effective utilisation of Māori land held in multiple ownership.
Ngā Ture Whakatikatika o Te Kooti Whenua Māori 2026
Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026
01 May 2026
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More information: Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026 Māori Land Court Rules 2011
1. Tākitimu Notice to PCA
That written notice must be filed in the Māori Land Court not later than 4pm, Friday 23rd January 2026.
Documents/Landowner-notices/1-v2.-Takitimu-Notice-to-PCA.pdf (96 kb)
23 07 20 Media Statement Chief Maori Land Court Judge appointment
The Māori Land Court is one of the oldest courts in New Zealand and the work it does is central to the fabric of the Māori community, and the Māori economy.”
Documents/Articles/23-07-20-Media-Statement-Chief-Maori-Land-Court-Judge-appointment.pdf (400 kb)
Te Puna Manawa Whenua
Māori Land Court Bench Book
Te Puna Manawa Whenua is written by Māori Land Court judges. It is overseen by a judicial editing komiti, comprised of Māori Land Court judges, supported by legal research counsel from the Māori Land Court.
Factsheet Succession for whangai web version
The Act now clarifies that Māori Land Court judges will follow the tikanga of the hapū or iwi associated with the land being succeeded to when deciding whether whāngai can succeed to a land interest.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)