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There are many ways Māori connect with and utilise whenua, depending on the economic, social, and cultural aspirations of the whānau for the whenua. The Māori Land Court, alongside our partner agencies, are here to support you and your whānau throughout your whenua journey.

Located in:  Māori land

This act confirms the purpose of the visit. At this stage in te pā whenua, the decision or outcome of the application will be actioned by carrying out a change in the land and/or landownership.

Located in:  Our application process

The Minister of Māori Development has sought expressions of interest for the next Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court, and will in due course announce the appointment of the next Chief Judge and Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

Keep up to date with the latest Māori Land Court news and announcements.

Located in:  Who we are Our judges

Fee increase summary Detailed fee list Detailed fee list Rārangi Utu From 1 July 2024, Māori Land Court fees increase. Details of the increases are set out below.

Documents/Articles/Fee-Change-External-guide-with-full-fee-details.pdf (4 mb)

Appointment of Māori Trustee as Agent for specified unadministered lands to assess damage from Cyclone Gabrielle.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings Landowner notices

The Māori Land Court are facilitating Paneke (formally known as clinics) in Nelson.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings Landowner notices

The Māori Land Court are facilitating Paneke (formally known as clinics) in Blenheim.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings Landowner notices

s.315-326 Application Checklist For Acceptance All applications MUST:  Have all relevant sections of the form completed  Be dated  Be signed by the applicant(s) and/or Counsel  Have applicant(s) full contact details:  Contact address;  Phone details:  Home:  Mobile:  Email:  Other:  Where applicable have a statement of preferred place of hearing as opposed to District  Where appropriate and applicable, have proper witnessing  Appropriate fee or fe...

Uploads/Application-checklist-315_326-for-easement_roadway.pdf (313 kb)

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”.

How-do-I-user-guides/Become-a-registered-Pataka-Whenua-user-v1-9.pdf (1.1 mb)