Note : you must file invoices for payment to mlcspecialaidinvoice@justice.govt.nz.
The practice note demystifies what can appear a complex subject, and support both whānau and lenders to improve access to finance for development activity on whenua Māori. You can easily access the practice note for lending on whenua Māori here.
Starting on Monday 30 June 2025 , you will be able to provide feedback for three weeks. The survey will close at midnight on Sunday 20 July 2025 .
Individual land ownership made it easier for settlers to buy and sell land. However, it was in major conflict with the traditional ways of land occupation and guardianship for tangata whenua.
It does not include information about Crown Land, Crown Land Reserved for Māori, general land owned by Māori, or land blocks under internal review.
Whilst all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy of this information, the Ministry of Justice makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any information contained herein.
Documents/Maori-Land-Updates/Maori-Land-Update-2023.pdf (186 kb)
Whilst all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy of this information, the Ministry of Justice makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any information contained herein.
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/Maori-Land-Update-2016.pdf (467 kb)
Whilst all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy of this information, the Ministry of Justice makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any information contained herein.
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/Maori-Land-Update-2017.pdf (467 kb)
Whilst all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy of this information, the Ministry of Justice makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any information contained herein.
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/Maori-Land-Update-2019.pdf (201 kb)
Whilst all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy of this information, the Ministry of Justice makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any information contained herein.
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/Maori-Land-Update-2018.pdf (327 kb)
