See the back page of this factsheet for contact details or go online to maorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us Searching Māori Land Court records Before a search, get as much information about the deceased as possible.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
Prepare for court hearing AP-20230000030437 19/07/2023 Pakuri 1 and two other blocks and vesting order made at 49 Taupo MB 3-4 on 9/1/1971 - Application to the Chief Judge 45/93 Agnes E Hereake-Paul 5.
Prepare for court hearing AP-20230000029062 1/06/2023 Ahipara 2326 block orders made at 2KT(s) 99-100, 2KT(s) 98-99 and 7AT(s) 23 on 20/07/1999 – Application to the Chief Judge 45/93 Peter Muru Edward Walters 5.
If death has been established at a previous hearing a further death certificate may not be required. 2 Names of immediate family members The information provided in question 5 helps the Court to search for land interests—any additional whakapapa could help the Court in its search. 3 Next of kin Where there is no will, next of kin for the purposes of succession are children of the deceased.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (919 kb)
PÄNUI NO: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: 35 AP-20230000023246 A20230002236 113A/93 118/93 Joan Kuraarangi Leslie Paraire Leslie also known as Frank Albert Francis Paraire Jumbo Leslie or Francis Albert Leslie - Succession 36 AP-20230000030269 113A/93 118/93 Melanie Rae Pera Ani Paki Herewini Aperahama Waa also known as Anne Pera, or Anipaki Waa, or Ani Te Manu Waa - Succession 37 AP-20230000031169 235A/93 239/93 Sophie Aroha Johnson Robert Johnson Whänau Trus...
Documents/Panui/0305124-Ministry-of-Justice_Panui-April-2024.pdf (1.7 mb)
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 ❖ Ahu Whenua Trus...
Documents/Paneke-Notices/MLC-Information-Seminar-TPK-Manukau-July-2026-v2.pdf (565 kb)
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 ❖ Ahu Whenua Trus...
Documents/Paneke-Notices/MLC-Information-Seminar-TPK-Manukau-July-2026.pdf (565 kb)
The Māori Land Court via its Māori Land Online website can now physically locate the blocks. GIS maps exist which confirm the location of the blocks.
Rapua a Pātaka Whenua Search Pātaka Whenua Search the court record online in Pātaka Whenua.
Pātaka Whenua gives you the ability to search and access Māori land information, submit an enquiry and file a Court application from anywhere at any time.
