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To apply to change the terms of your trust, you’ll need to include: a list of proposed changes evidence of any meetings called to consider the proposed changes, and evidence to show sufficient support for the proposed changes.

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Former Judge Patrick Savage reflects on the past 20 years in the Māori Land Court. He discusses the changes and facts over this time.

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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)

In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-incorporations-web-version.pdf (63 kb)

The search results will show with six columns: • Block ID • Block Name • Alternate Name • District • State • Land status type māorilandcourt.govt.nz Click the document you want to view under the ‘Block ID’ column.

Documents/Troubleshooting/Search-for-Documents-v5.pdf (1.7 mb)

Note: if you have requested more than one report, they will all be displayed here māorilandcourt.govt.nz 3.3 Take note of the “Status” column. It could say either “Initiated”, “PROCESSING”, or “Completed” – keep pressing the “Refresh” button until the “Status” says “Completed” 3.4 Now click onto the “Task ID” number Step 4 4.1 Now you’re taken to the download screen, and all that’s left to do is to download the List of Current Owners Report, see the followin...

Documents/Troubleshooting/Download-List-of-Current-Owners-Report-v1.pdf (650 kb)

From 1 July 2026 , Māori Land Court fees increase by 2.25% . This increase is part of a wider change across all courts and tribunals in Aotearoa.

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If you have forgotten your username, you will need to contact the Māori Land Court by email at MLCTeWaharoa@justice.govt.nz.

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Criminal records check Please complete items D1 through D4 and indicate status as required. ☐ I confirm that I can pass a criminal records check

Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-application-form.pdf (2 mb)