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We will produce a report on the findings of this survey and share this on our website.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

Information, resources and links have been arranged to make it easier for you to find as you begin or continue your whenua and whānau journey.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

For office contact details, go to www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us To download a form from our website, go to www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/application-forms You can also find out more online at www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/disputes When we roll out our new technology system, you will be able to make this application online via the Māori Land Court website.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)

This is also a good opportunity to review the way your trust keeps and provides information. How can I find out more? If you have further questions, contact a Māori Land Court office.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)

Māori authorities Visit IRD's website to find out more about becoming a Māori authority.  Kaitakawaenga Māori Speak to a Kaitakawaenga Māori at IRD.

Located in:  Māori land Manage your land

Pātaka Whenua Our online portal Visit Pātaka Whenua to find information about your whenua, search the court record, or send us an application or enquiry.

If a water service provider asks for the landowner’s permission to enter the whenua and there is a disagreement, the provider and landowners go through an internal review process try and find a solution. If the landowner does not take part or the review turns into a dispute, the water service provider can appeal to the Māori Land Court for a decision under section 166(4)(b) of the  Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 .

Located in:  Māori land Disputes about Māori land

In Pātaka Whenua, landowners can find information about their whenua, search the court record, and apply to the court directly online.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

If you’ve been dealing directly with a Māori Land Court staff member, we suggest you get in touch with them first. You can find their contact details on letters or emails you’ve received from them.

Located in:  Contact us

If you’re not sure which application form to complete, you can find more information about different types of applications in our Whenua section.

Located in:  Our application process Apply to the court