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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Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 Factsheet copy
On appeal, the Court may confirm, change, or cancel the reviewer’s decision.
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 (299 kb)
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.
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 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.
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)
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.
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)
Search for Documents v5
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)