2025 08 31 Notification of Applications Over 6 months old in MLC MAC
The Māori Land Court moved to a new database, Pātaka Whenua, in late May 2023 replacing the Māori Land Information System (MLIS).
Search results for "Register of Māori Incorporations "
Te arotake, te whakarerekē rānei i tō kaporeihana whenua
Review or change an incorporation
Once your incorporation is up and running, you can apply to make a variety of changes.
2026 02 28 Notification of Applications Over 6 months old in MLC MAC
The Māori Land Court moved to a new database, Pātaka Whenua, in late May 2023 replacing the Māori Land Information System (MLIS).
MLC 2014 Jun Judges Corner Ambler J
Māori bodies in addition to Te Tumu Paeroa (the Māori Trustee), such as Post Settlement Governance Entities and Māori trusts and incorporations, will be eligible to undertake the role.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/MLC-2014-Jun-Judges-Corner-Ambler-J.pdf (191 kb)
MLC 2016 06 30 National List Maori Land in New Zealand
This data only includes block information regarding Māori Customary, Māori Freehold and Aggregated Lands.
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/MLC-2016-06-30-National-List-Maori-Land-in-New-Zealand.xls (4.8 mb)
MLC 2018 06 30 National List Maori Land in New Zealand
E Hauai 2E Maori Freehold Land 0.8093 1 365648 AOT 42887 Hauhungaroa 1D2 Hauhungaroa 1D2 Incorporation Maori Freehold Land 1537.8054 1 SA4B/350 AOT 42888 Hauhungaroa 1D3B Hauhungaroa 1D3B Incorporation Maori Freehold Land 1742.5763 1 SA7B/33 AOT 42889 Hauhungaroa 2C Hauhungaroa 2C Incorporation Maori Freehold Land 1638.8456 1 SA34C/238 WAR 38917 Haumingi No 1A Sec 2 Haumingi 1A 2 Maori Freehold Land 115.9867 1 SA3B/1457 TTK 32960 Hepar...
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/MLC-2018-06-30-National-List-Maori-Land-in-New-Zealand.xls (4.8 mb)
Detailed list of fee changes
From 1 July 2025, the Māori Land Court fees will increase by 3.65%. The details are set out below.
Documents/Articles/Detailed-list-of-fee-changes.pdf (287 kb)
Whakahaerehia ō whenua
Manage your land
Generally, members have a three-year term and can stand for re-election at the incorporation’s annual general meeting (AGM). Māori incorporations are governed by the Māori Incorporations Constitution Regulations 1994 and run independently of the normal court processes that apply to trusts, but do provide annual reports to the Court.
Discussion on Māori Governance
01 Feb 2013 | NewsThe Māori Land Court receives on average 1,600 applications per year in relation to the establishment and management of trusts and incorporations.
MOJ0217.1E Maori Land Trusts May19 v2 WEB
To find out more about how to set up a trust, visit maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and- incorporations/creating-a-trust-or-incorporation/ Types of trustees The Act recognises 3 types of trustee.
Uploads/MOJ0217.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)