When searching for ownership it will show: • Owners details • Block associated with that owner • Share amounts • Any Trusts if applicable 2.9 SEARCHING OWNERSHIP TIP: When looking for an owner put a “%” (wildcard) in between the first and last name.
Searching with only Land Block Name, or Ownership Type without a name may produce a large number of search results. 4māorilandcourt.govt.nz Step 6 When you have located the correct owner name and it is displayed in the Search results area, click the name in the Owner name or Owner ID column to open the ownership information page.
How-do-I-user-guides/Search-for-an-ownership-v1-7.pdf (1.7 mb)
Land block search tips Search using keywords Use the keywords that best match what you are trying to find.
Read the Search for a block guide for help on how to search by land block.
LEGAL OWNER The owner of the legal title to land. When trustees are appointed, they become the legal owners of the land.
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 process is known as a Part IV search and is provided free of charge • searching on the Māori Land Online (MLOL) database, available through the Māori Land Court website.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
This application will require the Māori Land Court staff to search the record for you. This process is known as a Part IV search and is provided free of charge • searching on the Māori Land Online (MLOL) database, available through the Māori Land Court website.
Former land owners become shareholders in the Incorporation rather than owners in the land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
Definition of succession Māori land is owned by either one owner or several owners.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
Use this form to request a confirmed search of interests that may be held in the name of any deceased person who may have interests in Māori Freehold Land.
