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Māori Land Court application guides How to apply for succession Date produced: December 2025 Last modified: June 2026 Before you apply Types of succession applications 2 māorilandcourt.co.nz Supporting documents required: death certificate (if a death certificate is not available the Court may accept other evidence of death you may have, for example, a photo of the deceased’s headstone or copy of the funeral program) minutes of a whānau hui (...

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Partition applications are covered under Part 14 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (sections 285-306) and Part 13 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011. Before you apply, you need to choose the type of partition that fits your situation.

How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-Partition-of-Maori-freehold-land.pdf (490 kb)

Haere mai is the reo pōwhiri at the marae. At this point in te pā whenua, you should have gathered all the information you need, and you should be ready to file an application with the Court.

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At the same time as applying for succession, you can apply to establish a whānau trust15.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)

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How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land Read the guide here on how to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land.

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Fee: $ (Depending on the type of application a fee of $24. 00, $70. 00 or $233.00 may apply. If you are unsure of the fee that applies please contact your local Māori Land Court office for further assistance) MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS Applications should be lodged with the Registrar in the Māori Land Court District in which some or all of the lands or the subject matter of the application is located.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-1-General-application.pdf (161 kb)

How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land Read the guide here on how to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land.

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