Factsheet Legislative changes supporting housing initiatives web version
Contact a Māori Land Court offices for further information about building on Māori land.
Contact a Māori Land Court offices for further information about building on Māori land.
MĀORI LAND TRUSTS Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court For more information, go to maorilandcourt.govt.nz 1.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-OCT21-Maori-Land-Trusts.pdf (341 kb)
The website also contains a link to Māori Land Online, a tool that provides web based information on the current ownership and title information 1 for all Māori Land Court blocks.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
An administrative structure similar to a company for managing Māori land vested in it by the Māori Land Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
They are now recognised as representative of Māori owners utilising land for residential purposes in dealings with local authorities and have achieved fairer provision in district plans for the residential development of Māori land.
The Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 introduces new provisions that allow owners of Māori land and water service providers to appeal to the Māori Land Court over decisions about access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
The Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 introduces new provisions that allow owners of Māori land and water service providers to appeal to the Māori Land Court over decisions about access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
Combining lower revenue interests can generate a more stable income for the whānau and allows for greater participation in land development and ownership.
This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
Apply online Download the application form KIA MATAARA: It is extremely risky to use individual land interests in multiply owned Māori land as security for a loan.