SEPARATION ORDER An order of the Family Court that legally recognises that a married or civil union couple have separated. SERVICE PROVIDER A third party who provides a service to the Maori Land Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
As an integral part of the Ministry of Justice, the Māori Land Court is a shining example of a group that embodies our mission to provide modern, accessible, people-centred justice services that deliver better outcomes for all New Zealanders.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
This may be held in person or online. Giving notice of the hui Hui notices must give at least 14 days’ notice of the meeting and include the agenda.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-constitute-an-ahu-whenua-trust-or-whenua-topu-trust.pdf (539 kb)
If you need more information or help gathering documents, you can try: Māori Land Court Information Services kaimahi in the district offices can answer your questions.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust.pdf (512 kb)
Other helpful sources • searching Pātaka Whenua • contacting the other landowners • contacting Te Puni Kōkiri • visiting your local council website Notes Where to get help https://www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/en/contact-us/our-offices
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
If you need more information or help gathering documents, you can try: Māori Land Court Information Services kaimahi in the district offices can answer your questions.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-Partition-of-Maori-freehold-land.pdf (490 kb)
Administering the trust Trustees are appointed to ensure that the landowners’ interests are met. They should communicate regularly with the landowners and keep the Court up to date because landowners often make enquiries of the Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-OCT21-Maori-Land-Trusts.pdf (341 kb)
The Business Unit provides a range of services that support the Court process through the provision of: Court processing and support services to the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court; Administration services to support judicial decision-making and the statutory functions of the Chief Registrar, Registrars, Deputy Registrars and Officers of the Court; Access to the current and historic permanent record of the Court; Māori Land Court Retention and Di...
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From 6 February 2021 Landowners can choose to resolve their dispute through a free tikanga-based mediation service provided by the Māori Land Court.
The accurate documentation of succession to land is critical and enables landowners to work together to make decisions about its use for the benefit of all landowners, their whānau, and future generations.
