MLC 2023 Glossary of terms
TARGET The entity(ies) to which an application applies. TENANTS IN COMMON People who own land together but in separate interests (co-owners).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
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MLC Form 22 Application for succession2
You can complete this form if the deceased left a Will.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (512 kb)
Ngā wenewene mō te whenua Māori
Disputes about Māori land
Apply for dispute resolution You can apply for dispute resolution if all people involved agree to using this service.
MLC Form 37 Constitute Ahu Whenua Trust
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM (i) This form must be accompanied with the appropriate application fee and can be filed with the Registrar in any office of the Court; (ii) Please ensure that all information required on the form is completed; (iii) Please read the notes at the end of this form; (iv) Where tick boxes are provided please ensure you tick all those boxes that apply to your application, unless you are required to select one box...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-37-Constitute-Ahu-Whenua-Trust.pdf (246 kb)
MLC Form 34 Confirmation family gathering
This form may be used to apply to the Court to confirm one or more resolutions passed by owners in Māori Freehold Land or General Land owned by Māori who together are members of the same family and who have taken the opportunity to meet together following a family gathering (such as tangi, wedding or reunion).
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-34-Confirmation-family-gathering.pdf (192 kb)
MLC Form 21 Application for succession2
(ii) That persons entitled to succeed are correctly listed in this application. (iii) That there are no disputes as to succession or issues to be settled before an order can be made.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (510 kb)
MLC Form 1 General application
Fee: $ (Depending on the type of application a fee of $23. 00, $68. 00 or $228.00 may apply.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-1-General-application-v3.pdf (236 kb)
Factsheet Legislative changes affecting trusts
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? The process for applying for succession has not changed. Apply by completing the appropriate application form.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
Factsheet Legislative changes supporting housing initiatives web version
Contact your trust about an occupation license or lease. Before applying to the Māori Land Court for an occupation order, you will need consent from the other owners of the land, and if applicable, from trustees or the management committee of the Māori incorporation over the land.
2023.10.17 MLC Special Aid Practice Note FINAL
Lawyers that are appointed by the Court’s own motion may: 8.1 Be a lawyer who a Judge considers meets the competency and experience criteria set out below; and 8.2 Be required to submit an estimate of costs, but are not required to submit a Special Aid application form. 5 There is no need to prove that civil legal aid has been applied for and has been refused, but applicants must address why civil legal aid or other funding avenues are not reasonably...
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)