The expectation was that they could also apply and pay for their applications online. The Court’s redesigned website is the gateway for landowners/users to access Pātaka Whenua.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
REGIONAL CHIEF JUDGE MINUTE BOOK SERIES Applications heard by the Chief Judge in a Māori Land Court District, or, an application which was referred for inquiry and hearing in a District are recorded in regional Chief Judge minute books.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-Minute-Book-Abbreviations.pdf (470 kb)
This application form has been modified specifically for use in determining the successors for South Island Landless Natives (SILNA) Lands in accordance with Part 15 of the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement.
Documents/SILNA/S113-29-93-Appln-to-Determine-Successors-for-SILNA-Lands-Hawea-Wanaka.pdf (407 kb)
Or, if you prefer, you can post your application. You should send it to the office for the district in which the land is situated.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
Applying to the Māori Land Court for succession You need to file an application for succession at a Māori Land Court office.
Applying to the Māori Land Court for succession You need to file an application for succession at a Māori Land Court office.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
Hearing your application in court If your application is scheduled for a court hearing, you should attend the hearing.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (355 kb)
RESET FORM WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? This application form has been modified specifically for use in determining the successors for South Island Landless Natives (SILNA) lands in accordance with Part 15 of the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement.
Procedure for the Court hearing As the applicant, you need to report to a Court officer at the hearing so that the Court is aware that the applicant is present.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
From 6 February 2021 Occupation licenses for papakāinga housing can be granted for more than 14 years, with a right of renewal.
