The rapid pace of Treaty settlements has created challenges for the Tribunal, and the number of the applications in the Māori Land Court continues to rise as well. Just before I wind up, I want to make a few brief comments about the Court and the Tribunal.
There are not many options for people wishing to build on papakāinga reservations but who need to borrow in order to do so. However, it is possible to make application to the Court to have an area excluded from a reservation pursuant to section 338(5), and then to set up an ahu whenua trust in relation to the excluded area with the object of allowing housing development to take place.
Mā ngā trusts o ngā Rōpū Kaitiaki whānau e pooti mō te taha o ngā kaiwhiwhi takuhe 16 o ērā hea.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-incorporations-tereo.pdf (949 kb)
You may be able to seek further consideration of the matter by submitting a new application to the court. We recommend you seek legal advice as a first step.
(4) This form should be lodged with an application for confirmation of alienation on Form 25 or an application for vesting order on Form 30. MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS This application may be lodged with the Registrar at any office of the Māori Land Court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-31-Agreement-to-sell-or-gift.pdf (123 kb)
There are three stages the status column can show as the request is prepared, in order they are Initiated, PROCESSING, and Completed.
How-do-I-user-guides/Download-an-ownership-details-report-v1-3.pdf (964 kb)
Where required, information provided in this application will be included in resulting orders of the Court. CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED • Evidence that the parties involved with the dispute agree to mediation (if available) • Any other supporting documentation MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS Applications may be lodged in the Māori Land Court district in which some or all of the lands or the subject matter of the application is located.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-4A-Application-for-Mediation.pdf (534 kb)
Note Information provided in all applications forms part of the Court's permanent record under rule 7.19 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011.
Use this form to seek Court confirmation of an instrument or agreement of sale or gift of Māori Land; or to confirm a resolution of assembled owners to transfer Māori Land by way of sale or gift.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-25-Confirmation-alienation.pdf (125 kb)
Once all, or most, owners have been identified, the Trustees will consider opportunities for the whenua to be utilised productively, in a manner that may generate income and benefits for the whānau, as was originally intended. If you believe that you, your parents, or another whānau member may be an owner, please contact Barry Stewart at bj.stewart@xtra.co.nz.
Documents/Landowner-notices/Alton-Block-VII-Section-2-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Panui.pdf (80 kb)
