Use this form to file an application to the Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court to exercise their power under section 44 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to correct a mistake, error or omission on the part of the Court or in the presentation of the facts of a case to the Court.
Chief Judge Wilson Isaac discusses Māori Land in today’s context, the steps being taken to ensure land owners have access to all necessary information that’s required.
If you would prefer your application to be heard in court by a Judge, please tick here: Your application may be determined by a Registrar if it is simple and uncontested, as described in section 235A of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-36-Application-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust-202104.pdf (159 kb)
Judge Reeves expertly discusses the origins of SILNA and the challenges Ngāi Tahu have faced due to the Crown's failure to fulfil its obligations.
It may require the decision of a Judge or Registrar. We recommend you keep your court minute in a safe place, as you may need it in the future.
Currently, Māori Land Court judges act as mediators. While judges are acting as mediators, they will not be able to sit on the court proceeding related to that specific case.
You need to include both applications (this streamlines the process so that you, the Court staff, and the Judge are able to deal with the succession and the establishment of a whānau trust at the same time).
You need to include both applications (this streamlines the process so that you, the Court staff, and the Judge are able to deal with the succession and the establishment of a whānau trust at the same time).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
Apply online Download the application form If you or any other party breach the terms of a lease, the matter can be heard by a judge. In these cases, we suggest you seek independent legal advice to discuss possible solutions.
In the last 10 years, Piri has worked at the Māori Land Court in Whanganui and has recently been added to the MLC Leadership Team. Ngā Kaiwhakawā Our judges Meet the judges of the Māori Land Court.
