Names of whānau, trusts, and whenua and related documents make it easier for us to complete research and provide a quality response. If more information is required, we will contact you to request further details.
Improving timely access to justice is an important part of ensuring Te Kooti Whenua Māori
remains effective, accessible and responsive to the needs of those it serves. These measures
represent another step in the Court's ongoing commitment to supporting Māori landowners,
whānau and hapū through the fair, careful and timely resolution of applications.
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Alongside these changes, we face an increase in applications, COVID-19 impacts, and higher-than-normal staff turnover, which has slowed down our response times to enquiries and the processing of your applications.
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Māori Land Update
Block and trust information
Māori Incorporation Register Māori Land Update
Our Māori Land Update is released annually and provides:
the number of customary and freehold titles of Māori land
the number and types of management structures and the size of the land they are responsible for managing.
A list of recent Māori Land Updates can be downloaded as follows:
Document
Date
Māori Land Update 2025
28/10/2025
Māori Land Update 2024
23/09/...
Once you have received the sealed order from the Court setting out the money that is owed to you, it's your responsibility to contact the trust or incorporation holding the money.
If your request is declined, you must attend in person.
You are responsible for all matters relating to the operation of the technology, including any costs to operate your technology.
