Since 1 July 1993, shares in a Māori incorporation are deemed to be interests in Māori land and unless there’s an exemption, they’re treated the same as Māori land interests. Whānau trusts A whānau trust can be set up at the time of succession.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
4 Toitū te kupu, toitū te mana, toitū te whenua The permanence of the language, prestige and land Whenua is taonga tuku iho and during a mediation hui it is important to remember that everyone has equal rights and responsibilities to care for and protect that taonga. 5 He mōrehu whenua, he mōrehu tāngata The remnants of the land, the remnants of the people When preparing for mediation, give thought to what happens after the hui and what you leave behind.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/3.7-MLC-Mediation-Workbook.pdf (343 kb)
If you're unhappy with the outcome of your complaint If you’re unhappy with our decision regarding your complaint, you have the right to raise your concerns with the Ombudsman.
We are responsible for the ongoing care and protection of this taonga-tuku-iho. Since the establishment of the Native land Court 1865, we have collected and managed over 23 million documents, all of which are linked in some way to whenua and whānau Māori.
Only a person affected by a decision can apply for a judicial review. If you’re considering this option, we recommend that you seek legal advice immediately.
The court minute is a valuable taonga that provides important information for future generations to learn about the history of their whenua.
Te reo Māori is recognised as a taonga and official language of New Zealand. Any person appearing in the Māori Land Court, or in any court in New Zealand, can speak or file written documents in te reo Māori as a right under the Māori Language Act 2016.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT AP-20250000006287 113/93 117/93 Nadine Bishop nee Gouldsbury He tauatanga ki a Neesha Alison Gouldsbury Succeed to the Māori land interests of Neesha Alison McPhee AP-20250000006370 215/93 219/93 Ria Quinta Tomoana He whakatū i te Mangawharangi Amiria Keefe Ahu Whenua trust me te kopou i ngā tarahitī me te tuku i ngā whenua ki a rātou Constitute the Mangawharangi Amiria Keefe Ahu Whenua trust over
Documents/Panui/Maori-Land-Court-National-Panui-November-2025.pdf (2.5 mb)
If you’re still not sure, please contact us for assistance.
Apply online Download the application form Te whakamututanga o tō tarahiti (utu tāpae) $68 Terminate your trust (filing fee $68) The beneficiaries of a trust can apply to partially (where some interests are re-vested to owners and descendants) or fully terminate a trust (where all interests or land are re-vested to owners and descendants).
