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Introduction While hearing succession applications I often find myself suggesting to those appearing in front of me to consider forming a whānau trust.

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(3) Where the agreement is executed outside New Zealand, the signature of the transferor must be witnessed by: (a) A notary public; or (b) A Commissioner of Oaths; or (c) A Commonwealth Representative; or (d) A solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand or Australia; or (e) A Justice of the Peace of Australia (f) A practising solicitor, lawyer or attorney in the country where it is signed. (4) This form should be lodged with an application for confirmation of alienation o...

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-31-Agreement-to-sell-or-gift.pdf (91 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: SECTIO...

Documents/Panui/April-2026-Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar-20260218.pdf (474 kb)

Apply by completing the appropriate application form. Forms are available at Māori Land Court offices or on our website.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)

Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 16A HE TONO MŌ TE WHAKAHŌTAETAE APPLICATION FOR INJUNCTION Section 19 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz Form 16A Rule 9.5(1) WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-16A-Injunction.pdf (553 kb)

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Date of Death: (where applicable) LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: HE TONO RAPUNGA APPLICATION FOR A SEARCH Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz Form 19 Rule 10.1(1) WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-19-Application-search.pdf (71 kb)

Signed by the Applicant: Dated: / / I/We* have this received a completed copy of this application form from my/our* lawyer.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-53-Special-aid.pdf (132 kb)

APPLICATION TO FORM WHĀNAU TRUST TO BE USED ONLY WITH AN APPLICATION FOR SUCCESSION Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Section 214 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz Page 2 MLC 07/24 - 20 CONSENT We, the undersigned, consent to the formation of the Whānau Trust and, where named above as a trustee, consent to our appointment.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-23-Application-Whanau-Trust.pdf (149 kb)

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