The personal representative is responsible for making sure that all the details in the will are finalised. However, if the estate is small the family may decide not to seek probate from the High Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
The morning concluded with kaitahi shared in Wellington and at district sites across the country. The change programme has touched all parts of the Māori Land Court and is one of the biggest change programme and technology upgrades in twenty years.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
All fees for time in attendance are GST exclusive. 7 Unless directed otherwise, the hourly rates will automatically change along with any changes to the Waitangi Tribunal rates.
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
Judge Aidan Warren discusses the legislative changes that came into effect February 2022.
Since 1993 there has only been a trickle of Māori freehold land that has changed to European title. To achieve this change is possible only in particular circumstances and strict rules apply.
The topography of the peninsula has undergone significant change due to changes in the shoreline, meaning the land title no longer reflected the shape of the land.
1 Notification of applications that have not been finally determined (over 6 months old) 30 November 2023 TAKE NOTICE THAT the following schedule of applications are hereby notified pursuant to rule 5.
The mediation process available is a simplified version of the process that was provided for in the proposed changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 developed by the previous National Government.
Te Kooti Whenua Māori has been on a change journey for the past few years. Starting with legislative change in February 2021, the way we process applications in late 2022, and the launch of our online portal, Pātaka Whenua, this year.
Step 9 The screen should now confirm that you have successfully verified your email and changed your password. Click on the green “Login” text to return to the Pātaka Whenua login page.
How-do-I-user-guides/Forgotten-password-help-v1-5.pdf (1.2 mb)
