Guest User Guide v5
https://www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/submit-an-application/
https://www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/submit-an-application/
You can narrow your search by selecting the document type you want to search for.
Documents/Troubleshooting/Search-for-Documents-v5.pdf (1.7 mb)
In Pātaka Whenua you can search and access Māori land information, make an enquiry and file an application from anywhere at any time.
An ownership search can also assist with locating applications that have been linked to an owner.
How-do-I-user-guides/Search-for-an-ownership-v1-5.pdf (2 mb)
You may see applications referred to as: CJ YYYY/NN Where: • CJ = prefix to indicate the application is one made to the Chief Judge • YYYY = year in which the application was received (starts from 1965-) • NN = A sequential number which is incremented as a new application is received.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-Minute-Book-Abbreviations.pdf (470 kb)
PAGE 5 of 15 DISMISS AN APPLICATION A judge can dismiss an application at any point.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
This application will require the Māori Land Court staff to search the record for you.
This application will require the Māori Land Court staff to search the record for you.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
This programme of work is on-going. Present day application records are (once concluded) filed both electronically by application number in the MLIS and physically on a closed application file by the last minute book reference associated with the application, or on the related Trust file (if the application related to a management structure) or by personality or estate file (if the application related to a succession) in the district registry offi...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
SEARCH CRITERIA TIPS Step 4 Once you have entered your search criteria, click “Search”.
How-do-I-user-guides/Search-for-a-document-v1-6.pdf (2.6 mb)