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...
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.
We
will be celebrating the completion of his term as
Chief Judge and his thirty years of service to the
Court and Māori landowners in a special sitting of
the Court.
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.
Our ongoing challenge
will be to retain capacity whilst growing capabil-
ity across our team, which will help improve the
service we provide for our stakeholders and Māori
landowners.
Apply online
Download the application form Land based trusts and incorporations
Tarati ahu whenua
Ahu Whenua trust
An ahu whenua trust enables collective guardianship of one or more land blocks on behalf of landowners.
Māori incorporation finances
ACCOUNTS
Every Māori incorporation is required to keep proper sets
of accounts including full, true and complete financial
accounts of the Māori incorporation.
Reviewing the Special Aid
system allowed us to ensure timely payments to Court
appointed professionals who provide essential services
to Māori landowners.
Delivering for Māori landowners
Two standout achievements must be highlighted.
