Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsI also filed two section 45 applications in relation to those succession applications which were made in the 1970s.
I also filed two section 45 applications in relation to those succession applications which were made in the 1970s.
You may see applications referred to as: CJ YYYY/NN Where: • CJ = prefix to indicate the application is one made to the Chief Judge • YYYY = year in which the application was received (starts from 1965-) • NN = A sequential number which is incremented as a new application is received.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-Minute-Book-Abbreviations.pdf (470 kb)
Only applications for urgent injunctions will be processed.
Documents/Misc/Urgent-injunction-holiday-process-2024-25.pdf (341 kb)
In the interim, the judiciary will continue to have the discretion to set applications down for special hearings to progress the many applications that are waiting for resolution.
Latest report: ➜ Notification of Applications over 6 months old - 28 February 2025 Ngā pūrongo o mua Previous reports Report Date Notification of Applications over 6 months old 31/08/2024 Notification of Applications over 6 months old 31/05/2024 Notification of Applications over 6 months old 29/02/2024 Notification of Applications over 6 months old 30/11/2023 Notification of Applications over 6 months old 31/08/2023 Notification of
Application forms are available from Māori Land Court offices.
Application forms are available from Māori Land Court offices.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
You can apply if you are: • the owner of the Māori land shares to be transferred • the person who will receive the Māori land shares • a trustee for either of the people mentioned above. The applicant, or counsel for the applicant, must sign the application for the vesting order.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.3E-OCT21-Transferring-Maori-Land-Shares.pdf (78 kb)
Check our website to see whether online applications are available at the time you make your application.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
Make the outcome of those conversations known when making your application. It is also important to notify every person named as a party in the application and any other person affected by the application.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)