Because consent is not required, the process of partitioning costs less. however, if any of the new titles are to be built on then building consent will still be needed from the council. it is advisable to find out from the council at the beginning of the partition process if building consent is likely to be granted.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)
Because consent is not required, the process of partitioning costs less. however, if any of the new titles are to be built on then building consent will still be needed from the council. it is advisable to find out from the council at the beginning of the partition process if building consent is likely to be granted.
Tēnā koutou katoa, We are sorry for the delays in processing and any frustration you may be experiencing.
In this context, tikanga-based means that the process is guided by your values, beliefs and practices as a whānau or hapū.
In that situation an Alternative Dispute Resolution process had been agreed, that process was required, and it was undertaken with findings ultimately made.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
It’s advisable to find out from council at the beginning of the partition process if this consent is likely to be granted.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)
There are various other rules and regulations under which we operate, including: External link Māori Land Court Rules 2011 Sets out how we operate, including how we receive, review, notify, process and conclude applications. External link Māori Land Court Fees Regulations 2013 Sets our application fees.
This is separate from the Court’s own processes and is not to be confused with any hui or Court hearing lead by the Māori Land Court.
Practice notes are issued by our judges to guide legal practitioners through the process that must be followed.
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.
