Factsheet Simple and uncontested succession applications web version
The process for applying for succession has not changed. Apply by completing the appropriate application form.
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MLC Form 38 Application to add reduce replace or remove trustees 202104
Use this form to appoint, remove, or replace trustee or change the number of trustees of a Whānau Trust, Kaitiaki Trust, Ahu Whenua Trust, Whenua Tōpū Trust, Pūtea Trust or Māori Reservation.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-38-Application-to-add-reduce-replace-or-remove-trustees-202104.pdf (225 kb)
Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 Factsheet copy
On appeal, the Court may confirm, change, or cancel the reviewer’s decision.
Te arotake, te whakarerekē rānei i tō tarahiti
Review or change a trust
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.
Factsheet Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
The Act also allows for appeals to the Māori Appellate Court in relation to decisions of the Māori Land Court around access to Māori land for water infrastructure. What has changed? The Local Government (Water Services) Act (the Act) has made the following changes to the Māori Land Court’s jurisdiction.
2023.10.17 MLC Special Aid Practice Note FINAL
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)
Factsheet Legislative changes affecting incorporations web version
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.
Reflections after nearly 20 years as a Māori Land Court
01 Nov 2013 | NewsSince 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.
Factsheet Dispute resolution service web version
What has changed? Historically, disputes over Māori land often had to be resolved through public court sittings before a judge.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
Download List of Current Owners Report v1
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)