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The practice note demystifies what can appear a complex subject, and support both whānau and lenders to improve access to finance for development activity on whenua Māori.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

The move into the new premises marks an important milestone, and ensures we are better equipped to serve whānau and communities for generations to come.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

Traditional whenua boundaries of hapū and whānau were changed and not all members were granted ownership.

Succession to Māori land interests can be complex for whānau and for whāngai, and Māori land is often owned by members of different whānau (with different views on whāngai succession).

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)

On this page Speaking in court Using te reo Māori Legal representation Speaking in court Māori land matters are whānau matters. You can bring whānau with you to court to support you and your application.

Located in:  Our application process Attend court

Many landowner journeys begin when a whānau member passes away and their land interests or shares in an incorporation are transferred to their whānau members.

Located in:  Māori land

There are many ways Māori connect with and utilise whenua, depending on the economic, social, and cultural aspirations of the whānau for the whenua. The Māori Land Court, alongside our partner agencies, are here to support you and your whānau throughout your whenua journey.

Located in:  Māori land

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP2 12:00 PM AP-20260000010686 338/93 Trustees of Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau Trust Section 23 Block III Taylor Pass Survey - To set apart land as a Māori reservation for the purpose of a urupā

Documents/Panui/19.-Te-Waipouanamu-24-September-2026.pdf (110 kb)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP5 12:00 PM AP-20240000013666 19/93 67/93 236/93 237/93 238/93 240/93 Tarina MacDonald, Glen Skipper, and Rangi Kipa Ngāti Tawhirikura Hapū Charitable Trust – Injunction against any person in respect of any actual threatened trespass or other injury to any Māori land or Māori Reservation (Respondents: Ngāti Tawhirikura Hapū Charitable trustees Beverly Gibson, Sam Williams, and Sharron Wipiti)

Documents/Panui/24.-Aotea-22-July-2026.pdf (120 kb)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP8 10:00AM AP-2024000001738 18(1)(a) Deputy Registrar – for Petaera, Potaka and Osborne Whānau Tauakira No. 2M No. 4 – Determine ownership of a dwelling SP9 10:00AM AP-2024000001740 18(1)(a) Deputy Registrar – for Pene and Ngātoa Whānau Tauakira No. 2M No. 4 – Determine ownership of a dwelling AOTEA PĀNUI

Documents/Panui/28.-Aotea-Special-31-May-2024.pdf (118 kb)