Factsheet Simple and uncontested succession applications web version
Historically, most succession applications were heard by a Māori Land Court judge.
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Factsheet Legislative changes supporting housing initiatives 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.
MLC Form 38 Application to add reduce replace or remove trustees 202104
(Address to which documents or correspondence in connection with the application can be posted or delivered) Phone Number(s): Home: Work: Mobile: Email Address: NOTE: Information provided in all applications forms part of the Court's permanent record under rule 7.19 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-38-Application-to-add-reduce-replace-or-remove-trustees-202104.pdf (299 kb)
Te arotake, te whakarerekē rānei i tō tarahiti
Review or change a trust
To terminate a trust, you will need support from majority of the beneficiaries. In your application you’ll need to provide: written consents of the trustees written consents of the beneficiaries evidence of a properly notified meeting(s) held to terminate the trust, and a schedule of land to be removed from the trust and to who those shares will be transferred If you apply to terminate a trust which was set up under section 132(6) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act (Māori
Ngā rerekētanga ki ā mātou utu mō Te Kooti Whenua Māori
Changes to Māori Land Court fees
24 Jun 2026
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Māori Land Court fees are increasing from 1 July 2026.
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.
Factsheet Dispute resolution service web version
More information is available on our website: http://www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/disputes If you have any questions about the dispute resolution service, contact your local Māori Land Court office: www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us https://www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/en/mediator-list https://www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/application-forms https://www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/en/maori-land/di...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (355 kb)
Forgotten password help v1 5
If you have forgotten your username, you will need to contact the Māori Land Court by email at MLCTeWaharoa@justice.govt.nz.
How-do-I-user-guides/Forgotten-password-help-v1-5.pdf (1.2 mb)
Fast-Track Trustee Appointment and Replacement Process
16 Jul 2026 | NewsThe Aotea Māori Land Court has been trialling a Fast-Track Process for appointing and replacing trustees of Māori land trusts.
24. Waiariki 30 October 2025
TIME APPLICATION NO. SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP6 10:00 AM AP-20250000009343 289/93 The Putauaki Trust Putauaki Trust 102 block - Partition, apportionment of rights, vesting allotments in Putauaki Trust and change of status of the land