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)
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)
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)
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 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...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
Pātaka Whenua Our online portal Visit Pātaka Whenua to find information about your whenua, search the court record, or send us an application or enquiry.
Pātaka Whenua, the Māori Land Court’s new online portal, launched in June 2023. In Pātaka Whenua, landowners can find information about their whenua, search the court record, and apply to the court directly online.
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.
Administration of reservations RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS The trustees are required to: • keep and maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records and accounts of the reservation • maintain a bank account for the reservation and ensure that the bank account is operated by at least two signatories • at any time, give the MLC all records, accounts books and vouchers in possession or control of the trustees for examination by the Court • keep a minute book of trustees...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
ISSN 1175 - 8120 (Print) ISSN 2463-3763 (Online) www.mäorilandcourt.govt.nz APRIL | PAENGA-WHÄWHÄ 2024 The purpose of the National Pänui / Te Pänui ä Motu is to provide notice to interested parties of hearings being conducted in, and applications received by, the Mäori Land Court.
Documents/Panui/0305124-Ministry-of-Justice_Panui-April-2024.pdf (1.7 mb)
