Te Kooti Whenua Māori – the Māori Land Court is part of Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice.
There is, I think, a lesson in that. Māori Land Court Judges The Māori Land Court bench at present is made up of thirteen judges.
Ngā Karere News 1 May 2026 | News Ngā Ture Whakatikatika o Te Kooti Whenua Māori 2026 Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026 Māori Land Court Rules updates came into effect on 30 April 2026. 1 April 2026 | News Te Ratonga Whakatau Wenerau o Te Kooti Whenua Māori Māori Land Court Dispute Resolution Service Inviting expressions of interest to become a mediator for the service. 18 March 2026 | News New Near Match search videos...
Why make this change? Succession to Māori land interests can be complex for whānau and for whāngai, and Māori land is often owned by members of different whānau (with different views on whāngai succession).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
On this page Speaking in court Using te reo Māori Legal representation Speaking in court Māori land matters are whānau matters.
Ō mātou tari ā-rohe Our district offices Contact your nearest Māori Land Court office.
When you get there, click on submit enquiry. Ō mātou tari ā-rohe Our district offices Contact your nearest district office.
If you'd like to ask a question or give us feedback , please contact one of our offices and we'll respond as soon as possible: Our offices Our Customer Charter The Māori Land Court is a part of the Ministry of Justice (The Ministry).
The diagram below represents this kaupapa. Māori Land Court dispute resolution service 1 He rauemi tēnei, kia tuhia e koe, ōu whakaaro, i mua i te hui kia tika ai to whakatakoto i ōu kōrero i te hui.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/3.7-MLC-Mediation-Workbook.pdf (343 kb)
Māori Land Court user survey | Te uiuinga kiritaki o Te Kooti Whenua Māori Recently we completed the �rst Māori Land Court User Survey.
Documents/Misc/MLC-User-Survey-2025-Infographic-V5-Te-Reo-Headings.pdf (372 kb)
