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Ngā heke
Who we are

The legislation that enables us to perform this role is Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, which recognises the importance of Māori land as taonga-tuku-iho – of special significance to Māori passed down through generations.

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• Derivation search report • Historic record sheet • National Pānui • Special Pānui • Survey Plan • Judgment • Orders • Minute • Minute Book Index • Historic Ownership Schedule • Historic Memorial Schedule Accessing Pātaka Whenua Step 1 In your web browser, visit the Māori Land Court website www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz and click the green tab in the top right area labelled“Pātaka Whenua – our online portal”.

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Whakahaerehia ō whenua
Manage your land

A Maori Reservation is a special type of trust that sets aside land (Māori or general land) for a wide variety of community purposes.

Located in: Māori land

MLC Form 32 Application to call meeting

FEE: $ 228.00 CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: List of owners, trustees and their addresses Statement setting out how the alienee is a member of one of the preferred classes of alienees (if applicable), including any necessary whakapapa details Roll valuation or special valuation of the land and any improvements to it by a registered valuer (as applicable) MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS Applications should be lodged with the Registrar in the Māori Land Court District in which som...

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New Judicial Appointments - Deputy Chief Judge and New Judge
New Judicial Appointments - Deputy Chief Judge and New Judge

07 Jun 2024 | News

Judge Milner is currently a Solicitor, Senior Associate and Special Counsel at Kāhui Legal. He graduated from Victoria University with an LLB and BA in Māori and Political Science and International Relations and BA Hons (First Class) in Political Science and International Relations.

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Te uru ki tō whenua
Access your land

Ngā mōtika āhei Easements An easement is a special type of property right that allows access or use of a land block for a particular purpose, such as electricity or telephone services or access.

Located in: Māori land Use your land

Te noho i tō whenua
Occupy your land

To apply for an occupation order, you’ll need to: ensure your shareholding is equal to the area you wish to occupy or build on have a sketch plan that shows where your occupation area will be located, in relation to the rest of the block and any special access requirements ensure you have called meetings or hui of the owners and have general support have proof of who you have written to about your proposal have written agreements from owners showing their general support, and have t...