From its beginnings as a mechanism that enabled the acquisition by Pākehā of huge tracts of Māori land, the Court has continued to evolve to the present day when it enables and assists with the retention and utilisation of Māori land by its owners, whānau and hapū. The Māori Land Court has been here for 150 years and if Māori have their way, it is here to stay.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
Succession to Māori land interests can be complex for whānau and for whāngai, and Māori land is often owned by members of different whānau (with different views on whāngai succession).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
Billie-Jo Beauchamp Waikaremoana Trust – Replace Parehuia Hiria Eparaima, Tahoka Pere te Hei o Tuahine, Benita Tracy Cairns and Hiria (Celia) Merle Waiwai (resignations) and appoint Waylon Lee Trevino Waiwai, Timoti Te Koata Katau Rurehe, Lani Bobbie Andre Turipa, Carl Vincent Ihaka Anderson, Te Iwa Tamaki and Matarina Robyn Leanne Rota as responsible trustees SP5 12:05PM AP-20230000020625 A20230002329 231/93 Broughton Reginald Michael Johnson Whakaki 2A1 Block (Iw...
Documents/Panui/41.-Tairawhiti-Special-1-August-2024.pdf (154 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 57 10:30 AM AP-20250000002794 214/93 219/93 220/93 222/93 Michael Mikaire Hakaraia He whakatū i te Michael Mikaire Hakaraia Whānau trust me te kopou ī ngā tarahitī me te tuku i ngā panga whenua ki a ratou Constitute the Michael Mikaire Hakaraia whānau trust over the interests of Michael Mikaire Hakaraia and to appoint Michael Mikaire Hakaraia as responsible trustee and vest the interests in them SP 58 11:00 AM AP-20...
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 3 11.30PM AP-20250000007250 215/93 219/93 Te Whetu Marama Morrell He whakatū i te Whānau Morera Ahu Whenua Trust me te kopou i ngā tarahitī me te tuku i ngā pānga whenua ki a rātou Constitute the Te Whānau Morera Ahu Whenua Trust over Paeroa 1E14 (Urupa) SP 4 12.00PM AP-20250000004697 AP-20250000004708 AP-20250000006309 AP-20250000004711 43/93 231/93 238/93 241/93 Raiha Allen Leo Watson (Counsel) Opoutam...
Ngā puka taupānga me te puka Tarahiti Succession and Trust application forms External link Form 20: Certificate by administrator Rule 10.2(3), Sections 111 or 113 (PDF 85 kb) External link Form 21: Succession (grant of administration) Rule 10.2(2)(a), Sections 113 and 117 (PDF 233 kb) External link Form 22: Succession (no grant of administration) Rule 10.2(1),(2), Sections 113 and 118 (PDF 216 kb) External link Form 23: Application for whānau
On this page Speaking in court Using te reo Māori Legal representation Speaking in court Māori land matters are whānau matters. You can bring whānau with you to court to support you and your application.
Understanding of the problems encountered by whānau in managing their whenua, for example, issues arising in trusts, incorporations, marae structures and Māori reservations issues.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-information-booklet.pdf (922 kb)
SP8 3:00 PM AP-20230000022135 18(1)(a)/93 328/93 Catherine Thomas Wharekauri 1A2 - Determination of ownership of a dwelling and occupation order in favour of Te Puna Aroha Mokopuna Whānau Trust SP9 3:15 PM AP-20250000011258 289/93 Carol Power He wāwāhanga ki te poraka o Otonga 3 Partitioning Otonga 3 SP10 3:15 PM AP-20250000011260 151/93 Deputy Registrar Otonga 3 - Confirmation of resolution of assembled owners SP11 3:15 PM AP-20240000009207 181/93 Phil...
Documents/Panui/14-v2.-Te-Waipounamu-15-October-2025.pdf (145 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP8 10:00 AM AP-20230000028766 A20220011246 113/93 118/93 Janine Ratapu- Ihaka Hemi Ngakai Ratapu also known as Ngakai Totoru Ratapu or Heemi Totoru Ngakai Ratapu or Jimmy Ratapu or Heemi Ratapu - Succession SP9 10:00 AM AP-20230000028475 A20210009269 113/93 118/93 214/93 219/93 220/93 222/93 Natasha Moses Hahi Maori Motuhake Kaiawe Parangi also known as Haahi Kaiawe Parangi or Wayne Kaiawe or Hahi Wayne Kaiawe or Hahi Kaiawe Pa...
