MLC 2023 Glossary of terms
In the case of Māori land, it is the person(s) entitled to succeed to the Māori land who succeed to both interests.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
In the case of Māori land, it is the person(s) entitled to succeed to the Māori land who succeed to both interests.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
Examples of what could be considered ‘simple’ succession includes: • all the people to succeed are the natural children of the person who has passed away, and they will all receive equal shares in the interests; or • further land interests or shares owned by a person who has passed away are identified and can be succeeded to by the same people in the same way as the earlier interests.
I nformation provided in all applications forms part of the Court's permanent record under rule 7.19 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011. Where required, information provided in this application will be included in resulting orders of the Court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-23-Application-Whanau-Trust.pdf (365 kb)
certify that the person(s) named and described in the Schedule attached to this document are entitled to succeed to the beneficial interests in the land described in that Schedule, and that each person is to receive the shares or proportion of shares set out opposite the name of that person.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-20-Certificate-by-administrator.pdf (85 kb)
The land marked ‘accretion’ shows the newly formed land.
an amalgamation can include general land 12 and Māori land. if it does, the resulting block will be Māori land.
an amalgamation can include general land 12 and Māori land. if it does, the resulting block will be Māori land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)
Use this form to apply to the Court for an order vesting part or all of any Māori Land or General Land owned by Māori in an owner or a person entitled to succeed to an owner for the purpose of a house site or to confirm an existing house site (including a house that has already been built and is located on the land).
From 6 February 2021 On the death of a landowner, descendants can apply immediately to succeed to the land interest. The surviving spouse or partner does not receive the land interest but is entitled to income from the land and to occupy the family home.
The owner of a beneficial interest in Māori land or anyone entitled to succeed to a deceased owner may apply for an occupation order.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)