v The Act: • promotes the retention and use of Māori land • facilitates the occupation, development and use of that land • ensures decisions made about Māori land are fair and balanced, taking into account the needs of all the owners and their beneficiaries.
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.
Applications are grouped by District and include the application reference number, the date on which the application was filed, the subject of the application, the section of the Act under which the application is made and the name of the applicant(s). In addition, in accordance with rule 5.11(1)(b)(iii) of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011, a brief summary of the reason why the application has not been finally determined is also provided for each entry.
To request an appointment at an upcoming paneke, submit an enquiry through Pātaka Whenua or contact your nearest office. Ō mātou tari ā-rohe Our district offices Contact your nearest district office.
To request an appointment at an upcoming paneke, submit an enquiry through Pātaka Whenua or contact your nearest office. Ō mātou tari ā-rohe Our district offices Contact your nearest district office.
Paneke Upcoming paneke Find out when the next paneke is coming to your area.
YES NO 4. Names of Trustees to be appointed: Name Address Email Signed (by proposed trustee) Name Address Email Signed (by proposed trustee) Name Your application may be heard by a Registrar and you will not need to attend court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-36-Application-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust-202104.pdf (285 kb)
There may be purposes specific to your whānau or your whenua, and you can include these.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template-18082025.pdf (444 kb)
Your application may be heard by a Registrar and you will not need to attend court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-38-Application-to-add-reduce-replace-or-remove-trustees-202104.pdf (220 kb)
Full names of owner's children: a. b. c. d. e. f.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-1-General-application-v3.pdf (236 kb)
