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 .
In Pātaka Whenua, landowners can find information about their whenua, search the court record, and apply to the court directly online.
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.
This may mean connecting with other agencies and exploring funding opportunities that can help you and your whānau reach your aspirations for your whenua.
Phone: 04 914 3000 Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz Postal address: DX Box: SX11203 Wellington Street address: Level 7, Fujitsu Tower 141 The Terrace Wellington Ngā puka tono Application forms Find the application form you need. Tono tuihono Apply online Submit your application online in Pātaka Whenua.
In 2009, Ngāi Tahu compiled and presented an updated list to the Court based on the original list of grantees.
Pātaka Whenua Guidance Download List of Current Owners Report Date produced: 5 October 2023 Last modified: 14 December 2023 māorilandcourt.govt.nz Download List of Current Owners Report Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court Below is a step-by-step guide on how to download a List of Current Owners Report on Pātaka Whenua as a registered user.
Documents/Troubleshooting/Download-List-of-Current-Owners-Report-v1.pdf (650 kb)
View the updated successor list here . Update your details by 31 August 2026 If your name is on the successor list, please provide your current contact details by 31 August 2026 so you can receive information about the upcoming voting process.
Fee increase summary Detailed fee list Detailed fee list Rārangi Utu From 1 July 2024, Māori Land Court fees increase.
Documents/Articles/Fee-Change-External-guide-with-full-fee-details.pdf (4 mb)
Fee increase summary Detailed fee list Rārangi Utu Detailed fee list From 1 July 2026, the Māori Land Court fees increase by 2.25%.
Documents/Articles/A4-Detailed-Fee-List-Fee-Change-2026-FINAL.pdf (3 mb)
