Due to limited access to the building, the Auckland Information Office is available by appointment only. Please contact us by email mlctamakimakaurau@justice.govt.nz or phone 09 279 5850 to make an appointment
Documents that are not included in the public record include:
will files (original wills with probate orders made by the Māori Land Court)
personal files (original grants of administration made by the Māori Land Court or files which deal with personal property in addition to Māori land)
adoption files (where an adoption was granted by the Māori Land Court)
any document or record that, due to its age and condition, can no longer be safely handled
any document or record that has bee...
Application fees
Ngā tono me te kore utu
Applications without fees
Application for Dispute Resolution
Application to form a Whānau Trust (when filed together with succession)
An application under the Family Protection Act 1955
An application under the Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949
Ngā tono $23
$23 applications
Changing your name in the Māori Land Court record
Noting of mortgages, leases, licenses or other land use agreements by a registrar
Confirmation of...
The former Chief Judge, Judge Isaac, retired from his role on 30 April, and accordingly Deputy Chief Judge Fox and Deputy Chairperson Judge Reeves have taken up the roles of Acting Chief Judge and Acting Chairperson respectively.
However, “alienation” is broadly defined in Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. For instance, an alienation includes the making or grant of any lease, licence, easement, mortgage or charge or any kind of encumbrance or trust in respect of the land in the reservation.
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➜ Notification of Applications over 6 months old - 28 February 2025 Ngā pūrongo o mua
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Every month, each district holds court sittings in their local office and in at least one other location.
Since the passing of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, our role is to:
promote the retention of Māori land in the hands of its owners, whānau and hapū
facilitate the occupation, development and use of Māori land
ensure that decisions made about Māori land are fair and balanced taking into account the needs of all the owners and their beneficiaries.
In a judicial review proceeding, a judge reviews the actions or decisions of the original judge to see whether they acted within their legal powers. Only a person affected by a decision can apply for a judicial review.
