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The unique relationship between Māoriand whenua is
recognised by the MLC, and the records held by the Court
form an invaluable part of the whakapapa of all Māori people.
The unique relationship between Māoriand whenua is
recognised by the MLC, and the records held by the Court
form an invaluable part of the whakapapa of all Māori
people.
For more information, go online to
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations
Māori trustee
The Māori trustee administers many Māori land blocks and
distributes money to the owners.
Track the progress of applications you have submitted.
Communicate with us online.
You can still submit and pay for your application online without registering, you just won’t be able to save it and come back to it later or track the progress of your application.
Ngā tono $68
$68 applications
Succession to Māori land
Transfer of shares in Māori land
Establishment of a trust over Māori land
Adding, reducing, or removing trustees of a trust which manages Māori land
Determining the ownership of structures on Māori land
Occupation of Māori land
Ngā tono $228
$228 applications
Partition, subdivision, amalgamation and aggregation of Māori land
Anything related to a Māori incorporation
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Reserve contributions may be required, including:
public access along waterways
reserves for future roading needs, and
recreational purposes.
Apply online
Download the application form Amalgamation
An amalgamation merges Māori land blocks together to create a new block with common ownership.
Pātaka Whenua Guidance
Registered User Guide
Date produced: 15 August 2023
Last modified: 13 December 2023
māorilandcourt.govt.nz
Registered User Guide
Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court
Being a registered user means you can:
• Create and submit applications online
• Save and return to your incomplete applications
• Track progress on your applications
• Pay filing fees
• Submit enquiries
• Receive notifications on your applications ...
We suggest that you seek independent legal advice before applying. Apply online Download the application form Ngā kaitiaki me ngā mema rānei o te komiti whakahaere
Trustees and committee members
Read about the role and responsibilities of trustees and committee members.