Land Management Structures Note: This includes management structure types of Ahu Whenua Trusts, Whenua Tōpū Trusts, Māori Incorporations, Māori Reservations, and trusts that are a sole owner of a block.
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/2025-10-28-MLC-Maori-Land-Update-2025.pdf (229 kb)
The Act stipulates that the Court's objective is to keep Māori lands in Māori hands, protect wāhi tapu, and assist landowners in living on, developing, and using their land for the benefit of all owners, their whānau, and their hapū. Our rules and regulations The Māori Land Court Rules 2011 set out how we operate, including how we receive, review, notify, process, and conclude applications.
TIME APPLICATION NO. SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 28 1:30PM AP-20230000027459 A20200002269 45/93 John Te Kaaho or Rurehe CJ 2020/6 - Te Uru Keiha Ahuru Orupe Tuhua or Rurehe - succession and whānau trust orders made at 99 Whakatane MB 279- 282 on 7 July 2003 - Application to the Chief Judge PĀNUI NO.
Documents/Panui/16.-Te-Whakamaene-Chief-Judge-Specials-19-June-2024.pdf (141 kb)
Guides to help make an enquiry or application Te tuku tono Submitting an application Read the Submitting an application guide to learn how to make an application in Pātaka Whenua.
Names of whānau, trusts, and whenua and related documents make it easier for us to complete research and provide a quality response.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP9 11:15 AM AP-20260000008329 67/93 Shayna Ormsby He arotakenga i te Hurihia Hull Ahu Whenua Trust Review of the Hurihia Hull Ahu Whenua Trust SP10 11:15 AM AP-20260000006154 67/93 Shayna Ormsby He whakaū i ngā takohanga o te tarata Enforcing the obligations of trust for Hurihia Hull ahu whenua trust SP11 11:15 AM AP-20260000007140 67/93 Te Henare Hull Whānau Trust , Christopher Haehae, Deborah...
However, there are hapū, iwi, and whānau that whakapapa to this land and may have used it for generations.
application dismissed if the application is not successful, the court will dismiss the application. 16 A provisional title will be issued.
application dismissed if the application is not successful, the court will dismiss the application. 16 A provisional title will be issued.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)
Where the Māori Trustee has been appointed as responsible trustee of a Māori Land Trust, we provide a range of services that support the owners and trustees, including: Administer trusts in accordance with the trust order Convene and facilitate owner hui, also known as meetings of owners Provide reports and information regarding the administration of the trust and the whenua to advisory trustees and owners Identify and undertake work to protect and enhance the wh...
