This means that in some cases whāngai may succeed to land interests as if they were a birth child or grandchild of the person who has passed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
The local authority for your area may have rules about the size of the lot that you will need to check out.
They may also call an owner hui where, if necessary, trustees will be replaced or elected.
LEASE OR OCCUPATION LICENSE: Trusts over Māori reservation land may issue a lease or occupation license to enable the land to be occupied or built on for a period of time.
However, you can reapply if you'd like to continue to use our mediation service to try and resolve the issues. You may also consider further mediation outside of the Māori Land Court.
Use this form to file an appeal against a final decision or determination of the Māori Land Court. An appeal may only be lodged within 2 months from the date of the decision or determination, unless accompanied by an application seeking leave to appeal out of time on form 1.
TIP: The date in the Created column may not reflect the date on the document. View/download the document to check. 4māorilandcourt.govt.nz Step 6 When you have located the correct document and it is displayed in the Search results area, click on the Document Name to go to the document information page.
How-do-I-user-guides/Search-for-a-document-v1-6.pdf (2.6 mb)
1 Māori Land Update – Ngā Āhuatanga o te whenua May 2023 | Haratua 2023 This update is issued by the Office of the Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court | Te Kooti Whenua Māori as part of the ongoing efforts to help inform and assist owners, organisations and government agencies about the characteristics of Māori Customary and Māori Freehold Land.
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/2023-05-19-MoJ-MLC-Maori-Land-Update-ver-1.pdf (227 kb)
(Address to which documents or correspondence in connection with this request can be posted or delivered) phone number(s): Home: Work: Mobile: Fax: Email Address: NOTE: Where fax or email addresses are given these may be used as a means of notice and service.
You can also contact the landowners individually, by post, telephone, or email. It may be necessary to hold more than one hui to get the level of support you need.
