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)
There are three key factors you’ll need to consider if you and your whānau want to occupy or build on your land.
SHARES HELD IN A PŪTEA OR WHĀNAU TRUST If Māori incorporation shares are held in a pūtea or whānau trust, the names of the trustees16 can be entered on the share register as the owner of those shares.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.8E-SEP21-Maori-Incorporations-Factsheet.pdf (370 kb)
For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the appropriate application number at: Physical address: Postal address: L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203 WELLINGTON WELLINGTON Phone: 04 914 3102 Fax: 04 914 3100 Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz STEVEN DODD Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court 2 APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICA...
Many landowner journeys begin when a whānau member passes away and their land interests or shares in an incorporation are transferred to their whānau members.
There are many ways Māori connect with and utilise whenua, depending on the economic, social, and cultural aspirations of the whānau for the whenua. The Māori Land Court, alongside our partner agencies, are here to support you and your whānau throughout your whenua journey.
A20230003411 45/93 Cherrise Leanne Karaitiana CJ 2023/9 - Waipahihi 4H, Tauhara Middle 14, Pahautea F and Te Matai 2 - and vesting orders made at 73 Taupo MB 23-24 on 2 November 1999 - Application to Chief Judge 29 A20230003683 45/93 Irene Tutakangahau CJ 2023/ 7 - Allotment 335 Parish of Waiotahi - and vesting orders made at 193 Rotorua MB 185-186 on 22/03/1979 - Application to the Chief Judge A20230003702 45/93 Irene Tutakangahau CJ 2023/ 8 - Allotment 335 Parish of Waiotah...
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP8 12:15 PM AP-20240000007249 239/93 Rongomaiwahine Baker Farmlands Whānau Trust Rongomaiwahine Baker Farmlands Whānau Trust - Replace Catherine Petera and appoint Elizabeth O'Brien as responsible trustee Waikato-Maniapoto PĀNUI
Documents/Panui/19.-Special-Waikato-Maniapoto-17-December-2024.pdf (138 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP8 09:45AM AP-20230000020586 A20230001601 239/93 Ivy McGaughey Whānau Trust Ivy McGaughey Whānau Trust - Add Judith Mairoki Johnston, Paul James Johnston and Barry George Johnston as trustees TE WAIPOUNAMU PĀNUI
Documents/Panui/1.-Te-Waipounamu-Special-25-July-2024.pdf (119 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP8 10:00AM AP-2024000001738 18(1)(a) Deputy Registrar – for Petaera, Potaka and Osborne Whānau Tauakira No. 2M No. 4 – Determine ownership of a dwelling SP9 10:00AM AP-2024000001740 18(1)(a) Deputy Registrar – for Pene and Ngātoa Whānau Tauakira No. 2M No. 4 – Determine ownership of a dwelling AOTEA PĀNUI
