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Fee increase summary
Current rate New rate
$22 $23
$66 $68
$220 $228
$385 $399
Detailed fee list
Māori Land Court Current rate (inc
GST)
New rate
(inc GST)
Filing an application in respect of the following:
(a) hearing and determining any claim to recover damages from trespass or any other
injury to Māori freehold land
(b) hearing and determining any proceeding founded on contract or tort where debt,
demand, or damage relates to Māori freehold
The special
bond between Māori people and the land is
recognised by the Māori Land Court, and the
records held by this Court form an invaluable
part of the whakapapa of all Māori.
The special
bond between Māori people and the land is
recognised by the Māori Land Court, and the
records held by this Court form an invaluable
part of the whakapapa of all Māori.
Of the approximately 2.3 million ownership interests in Māori land, anecdotal evidence indicates that about half of these interests are held by deceased persons; many land interests are owned by the same person under multiple names; and many owners live far from their land and, in some cases, do not know they are ownersof Māori land at all.
Use this form to request a confirmed search of interests that may be held in the nameof any deceased
person who may have interests in Māori Freehold Land.
Crown-
owned land is, in effect, state-owned land.
3 An area ofland reserved for a special
purpose when land is subdivided.
4 A subtribe or kin group that is linked by a
common ancestor.
5 A document prepared and signed by a court,
to give effect to a decision of a judge of
that court.
6 A person bound to deal with property
on behalf of the owners or beneficiaries.
