By providing clearer information upfront, the guides support improved application quality and will help you engage with the Court more confidently.
How to apply for succession
Read the guide here on how to apply for succession.
If this is not done, the Court may direct that formal notice
be given to the beneficiaries.
5 Wills
Wills do not apply to these successions to SILNA Lands under the Court’s inquiry under section 29 of Te Ture Whenua Māori
Act 1993.
Where a determination or order has already been made by a registrar, affected persons may also
apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
It is now likely that the Hāwea-Wānaka list will be sufficiently advanced in 2021 for the Minister of Māori Development to apply for a meeting of successors. With the current level of dedicated staff, the succession work for the remaining blocks could be completed within a minimum of 5 years.
Select the statement that applies:
I/We claim to be entitled to an interest under the will or on the intestacy of the deceased person
or
I/We apply for the order on behalf of .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Acknowledgements to Te Puni Kōkiri for
the use of their whare
TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI - INFORMATION SEMINARS
Venue: Te Puni Kōkiri, 9 Ronwood Avenue, Manukau
Wednesday 29 July and 30 September 2026
9.30 AM – 11.30 AM CANCELLED
❖ Ownership, Succession and Whānau Trusts
Pātaka Whenua: Searching the Record
❖ Ownership, Succession and Whānau Trusts
Pātaka Whenua: Searching the Record
Wednesday 26 August and 28 October 2026
9.30 AM – 11.30 AM CANCELLED
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