This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the Court for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any decision, determination, or order of the Court.
This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the Court for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any decision, determination or order of the Court.
As the oldest court in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Māori Land Court has a complex history and has been affected by many shifts in legislation and policy.
Māori Land Court fees are increasing from 1 July 2025.
Training for trustees Training for trustees is a significant issue for the Court. In many instances the Court must choose between appointing inexperienced trustees to manage land or making no appointments at all.
Use this form to seek Court confirmation of an instrument or agreement of sale or gift of Māori Land; or to confirm a resolution of assembled owners to transfer Māori Land by way of sale or gift.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-25-Confirmation-alienation.pdf (194 kb)
This form should be used to seek Court confirmation of a resolution passed at a property called meeting of Assembled Owners under section 173 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-33-Confirmation-of-resolution.pdf (179 kb)
The court order becomes a part of the court record.
That written notice must be filed in the Māori Land Court not later than 18 February 2026 If no notice is filed by the date set out above, the Court may confirm the alienation of the land by way of sale.
To access the survey, please click the following link: Pātaka Whenua (our online portal) - Court User Survey Māori Land Court User Survey 2025 If you have any questions, please contact us by email at te.tiratu@justice.govt.nz
