The main priorities for the Court now are first, to remedy errors in the lists, using s 86 of TTWMA, and second, to update the list of successors based on previous and new evidence, the latter of which requires hearings to be held so evidence can be heard.
We have nine offices across Aotearoa New Zealand, which are open between 10am and 4pm on normal weekdays.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
Only a small number of customary land blocks remain in Aotearoa New Zealand and they total less than 700 hectares.
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Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
To assist you, we have created new guidance to help you navigate Pātaka Whenua.
Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 -53 The Māori Land Court of New Zealand / The Māori Appellate Court of New Zealand (Please select the name of the Māori Land Court District in which some or all of the lands or the subject matter of the application is located) Please select one District Taitokerau Waikato Maniapoto Waiariki Tairāwhiti Tākitimu Aotea Te Waipounamu 1.
Whakapā mai Contact us Contact us through our new online portal, Pātaka Whenua, or by phone, email, or post.
If you believe a crime has been committed, please contact New Zealand police; they can be reached online at How to report a crime or incident | New Zealand Police Get in touch with us if you have any concerns If you’re unhappy with the service you’ve received from us, we want to know so we can work with you to resolve your concerns.
Apply online Download the application form Te tono ki te tohu i tētahi mema hou o te komiti (utu tāpae $228) Apply to appoint a new committee member (filing fee $228) When a vacancy in the committee remains unfilled following an annual general meeting or special general meeting (SGM), any shareholder can apply to appoint a new member.
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Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
