This is in case an appeal is lodged against the judge’s decision. The order will be written up in the Court title records if it affects land, and sent to every person who has to act on it, for example, to the Māori trustee if they’ve been ordered to pay money they’re holding, or a Māori incorporation5 if the order affects shares in that incorporation.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
Procedure for the Court hearing As the applicant, you need to report to a Court officer at the hearing so that the Court is aware that the applicant is present.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
Before applying to the Māori Land Court for an occupation order, you will need consent from the other owners of the land, and if applicable, from trustees or the management committee of the Māori incorporation over the land.
A judge can then make a court order to set the land aside as a Māori reservation.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
I have advised the owners: (a) That an occupation order may pass by succession; YES NO; and (b) that an occupation order may be for a definite term or until a specified event; YES NO; and (c) of the term for which the order is sought; YES NO 6.
Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court (MLC) is the New Zealand Court that hears matters relating to Māori land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-OCT21-Maori-Land-Trusts.pdf (341 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP3 10:40 AM AP-20230000027561 45/93 Aaron Lloyd Ure CJ 2022/27 - James Ure - and a succession order made at 53 Waikato Maniapoto MB 286-289 on 21 February 2013 - Application to the Chief Judge SP4 11:00 AM AP-20230000021382 44(1)/93, 47(4)/93 Emarina Molly Fletcher Pouto 2E6B2B4A block and vesting orders made at 170 Taitokerau MB 193-195 on 06/03/2018 - Application to Chief Judge SP5 11:20 AM AP-20230000027609 44(1)/93, 47(4)...
Documents/Panui/1-v2.-DCJ-Hearing-10-March-2026-Panui.pdf (152 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP3 10:40 AM AP-20230000027561 45/93 Aaron Lloyd Ure CJ 2022/27 - James Ure - and a succession order made at 53 Waikato Maniapoto MB 286-289 on 21 February 2013 - Application to the Chief Judge SP4 11:00 AM AP-20230000021382 44(1)/93, 47(4)/93 Emarina Molly Fletcher Pouto 2E6B2B4A block and vesting orders made at 170 Taitokerau MB 193-195 on 06/03/2018 - Application to Chief Judge SP5 11:20 AM AP-20230000027609 44(1)/93, 47(4)...
Documents/Panui/1.-DCJ-Hearing-10-March-2026-Panui.pdf (152 kb)
Quarterly Schedule of Outstanding Applications aged over 6 months old held by Māori Land Court or Māori Appellate Court as at 30 November 2025 Produced pursuant to rule 5.11 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF REGISTRAR (WELLINGTON) FILEID DATE FILED SUBJECT AUTHORITY APPLICANT(S) 5.11(1)(b)(iii) Reason AP-20230000027425 A20090017684 3/11/2009 CJ 2009/33 - Te Ngaronui Wiremu Hangaihi Makiwhara,deceased - Application to the Chief Judge to amend ord...
If an owner with Māori land interests is deceased, and probate, letters of administration or an election to administer the estate have been granted by High Court, or is to be obtained, you can use this form to seek a determination from the Court as to those persons entitled to a deceased’s Māori Land interests and an order transferring the interests to those entitled.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (510 kb)
