The Registrar may, on receiving your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing before a Judge.
Documents/Panui/1102422-Ministry-of-Justice-National-Panui-December-2022-web4.pdf (729 kb)
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? The process for applying for succession has not changed. Apply by completing the appropriate application form.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
The Registrar may, on receiving your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing before a judge.
For office contact details, go to www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us To download a form from our website, go to www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/apply/fees-and-forms Also contact Te Puni Kōkiri to understand support and funding for Māori housing initiatives.
The Registrar may, on receiving your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing before a Judge.
Documents/Panui/1002422-Ministry-of-Justice-National-Panui-November-2022-web22.pdf (633 kb)
Whakapapa is crucial to succession for Māori because it underpins connections to whānau, tribal groups and whenua.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
The Registrar may, on receiving your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing before a judge.
Documents/Panui/0323323-Ministry-of-Justice_National-Panui-May-2023-PROOF.pdf (823 kb)
Succession to Māori land is through whakapapa or descent, which means that these records are also a rich continuing resource for Māori over time for identifying interests in land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
Page 1 MLC 07/24 - 36 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz APPLICATION TO CONSTITUTE A WHĀNAU TRUST Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Section 214 Form 36 Rule 12.3 WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-36-Application-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust-202104.pdf (201 kb)
For more information about succession, please refer to Succession, available from Māori Land Court offices.
