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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.

Located in:  Māori land Use your land

Disputes about whenua Māori can be complex and difficult for whānau. They can delay whānau connection to whenua, and plans for developing land.

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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.

Located in:  Māori land Manage your land

Online trustee training is available both nationally and from overseas.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings

The cost for this application is $23. Apply online Download the application form Succession and whāngai Whāngai is a Māori custom where a child is raised by someone other than their birth parents – in many cases, by a blood relative.

Located in:  Māori land Becoming a landowner

Step 1 In your web browser, visit the Māori Land Court website www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz and click the green tab in the top right area labelled“Pātaka Whenua – our online portal”.

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You can submit your application online in Pātaka Whenua. You can download and edit these PDF forms for the Māori Land Court and the Māori Appellate Court applications and email or mail them to us.

Located in:  Our application process Apply to the court

The Māori Land Court has been here for 150 years and if Māori have their way, it is here to stay.

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We understand that you may have recently participated in a broader survey about Māori Land Court services. This survey focuses on your experiences with Pātaka Whenua (our online portal) and is part of our commitment to listening and improving.

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That Court agreed with the Māori Land Court and ordered a further meeting of owners but endorsed the Māori Appellate Court’s decision that all of the trustees were eligible for reappointment.

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