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The Court may, if it cannot otherwise address those concerns, order that the application be reheard. PĀNUI NO. APPLICATION NO.
The Court may, if it cannot otherwise address those concerns, order that the application be reheard. PĀNUI NO. APPLICATION NO.
The easiest way to pay application fees is online through Pātaka Whenua. Apply online The easiest way to apply to the Court is online through Pātaka Whenua.
The Court may, on considering your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing if the application has yet to be determined or for a rehearing if the application has already been determined.
How easy is it to complete the online application process? Court hearing process | Te hātepe ā-Kooti Nine pātai were asked about the court hearing.
Documents/Misc/MLC-User-Survey-2025-Infographic-V5-Te-Reo-Headings.pdf (372 kb)
Go online to maorilandcourt.govt.nz/about-mlc/publications Talk to our staff about our trustee training.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-OCT21-Maori-Land-Trusts.pdf (341 kb)
Talk to MLC staff about attending a hearing online. Simple and uncontested successions Not every succession application needs to be heard by a judge in a court hearing – succession applications that are ‘simple and uncontested’ can be decided by an MLC registrar without a hearing.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
These applications cannot be filed online. Applications under section 99 must use the General Form of Application (Form 1) stating the Act and the section under which application is made.
These applications cannot be filed online through Pātaka Whenua
Tono tuihono Apply online Apply to the Court online in Pātaka Whenua.
Pātaka Whenua Guidance Registered User Guide Date produced: 15 August 2023 Last modified: 13 December 2023 māorilandcourt.govt.nz Registered User Guide Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court Being a registered user means you can: • Create and submit applications online • Save and return to your incomplete applications • Track progress on your applications • Pay filing fees • Submit enquiries • Receive notifications on your applications and...
Documents/Troubleshooting/Registered-User-Guide-v2.pdf (956 kb)