Has there been a previous succession to the deceased? Yes/No* If yes, specify the following details of that previous succession: Place:_________________________________________ Date:______________________ Minute book reference:________________________________________________ 22.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (826 kb)
I also filed two section 45 applications in relation to those succession applications which were made in the 1970s.
1 An index of past and present judicial officers of the Māori Land Court and Native Land Court 1 May 2018 Judicial officers of the Native Land Court from 1864 to 1947 Judge Date appointed John Rogan 25 June 1864 (President) 9 January 1865 (Judge) Wiremu Tipene 25 June 1864 Matikikuha 25 June 1864 Te Keene of Orakei 25 June 1864 Tamati Reweti 25 June 1864 George Clarke 25 October 1864 (President) 9 January 1865 (Judge) Hone Mohi Tawhai 25 October 1864 P...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2018-05-01-FS-Past-and-present-judges.pdf (356 kb)
Before 6 February 2021 Succession applications are decided by Māori Land Court judges.
WAIKATO-MANIAPOTO PĀNUI Contact Details Office Waikato-Maniapoto District Address Level 2 BNZ Building, 348-354 Victoria Street, Hamilton Mailing address DX Box GX10101, Hamilton Phone 07 957 7780 Email mlcwaikato@justice.govt.nz Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Public Holidays) He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai...
Documents/Panui/42.-Waikato-Maniapoto-16-October-2025.pdf (161 kb)
Has there been a previous succession to the deceased? Yes/No* If yes, specify the following details of that previous succession: Place:_________________________________________ Date:______________________ Minute book reference:________________________________________________ 22.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (1.2 mb)
With the current level of dedicated staff, the succession work for the remaining blocks could be completed within a minimum of 5 years.
A whenua tōpū trust: can include one or more Māori land blocks, or general land owned by Māori can include a wide range of beneficiaries, for example, a community, hapū or iwi in a specific area makes the land trustees legally responsible for managing the land has a Court-approved trust order that sets out the rights and responsibilities of the trustees requires that any funds received by the trust be used for Māori community purposes, and doesn’t require any succession to the curr...
By providing clearer information upfront, the guides support improved application quality and will help you engage with the Court more confidently. How to apply for succession Read the guide here on how to apply for succession.
Full names of children adopted out: …………………………………………………………. 10 Has there been a previous succession to the deceased? Yes/No* Select one If yes, specify the following details: Place: ……….…………………………………………..………………… Date: ….…………………………………………….………………… Minute book reference: …………………….………………… 11 Other comments you may wish to make on this application....
Documents/SILNA/S113-29-93-Appln-to-Determine-Successors-for-SILNA-Lands-Hawea-Wanaka.pdf (407 kb)
