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As the oldest court in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Māori Land Court has a complex history and has been affected by many shifts in legislation and policy.
You also need to notify any party named in the application
and any person affected by the application.
When we roll out our new technology system, you will be
able to make this application online via the Māori Land
Court website.
Yes, most of the legislation and cases cited in the bench book are linked to publicly available databases, including the New Zealand Legislation website, NZLII and the Ministry of Justice’s decision finder.
This annual update was produced by the Office of the Chief Registrar,
Māori Land Court, Ministry of Justice, Wellington, New Zealand on 30 June 2015 and is intended to
provide general information only.
You will also need to provide evidence you have notified
beneficiaries or owners and have any consents to the
application that are required.
When we roll out our new technology system, you will be
able to make this application online via the Māori Land Court
website.
This annual update was produced by the Office of the Chief Registrar,
Māori Land Court, Ministry of Justice, Wellington, New Zealand on 30 June 2015 and is intended to
provide general information only.
