You can also read more about the opportunity in the information booklet.
Expression of interest application form
Expression of interest information booklet
Applications must be sent to DRSexpressionofinterest@justice.govt.nz by 5:00pm on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
To support you through the application process, four plain-language application guides have been developed:
How to apply for succession
How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land
How to constitute a whānau trust
How to constitute an ahu whenua trust or whenua tōpū trust
These new guides are designed to help you identify the right application to make, understand where to begin, and prepare all the information needed before applying.
By providing clearer information
Māori Land Court application guides
To support you through the application process, four plain-language application guides have been developed:
How to apply for succession
How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land
How to constitute a whānau trust
How to constitute an ahu whenua trust or whenua tōpū trust
These new guides are designed to help you identify the right application to make, understand where to begin, and prepare all the information needed before applying.
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TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI / MĀORI LAND COURT
Te wāhi: Ōtautahi / Christchurch
Te hunga kooti i reira: S Te A Milroy, te kaiwhakawā
M K Hickey, te karaka o te kooti
Te Rangi: 15 Ākuhata 2024
Te nama o te tono: AP - 20240000007603
Te kaupapa: RESCHEDULING OF TE WAIPOUNAMU COURT SITTING DATE
Te ture: Rule 3.8(1)(b), The Māori Land Court Rules 2011
Te Kooti: I have considered the 2024 October Te Waipounamu District court sitting dates
for Christchurch t...
The Māori Land Court Bench Book (Bench Book) is a 'quick reference' resource containing information about our Act and Court decisions, primarily used by our judges.
