For
example, for an application for succession, you’ll need a
death certificate, any grant of administration (grant of
probate2 or letters of administration3) or the original will,
minutes of a whānau meeting if a whānau trust is required,
and consents of the proposed trustees.
Filing your application
You can file your completed application in person at any MLC
office.
Fee increase summary
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$22 $23
$66 $68
$220 $228
$385 $399
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GST)
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(inc GST)
Filing an application in respect of the following:
(a) hearing and determining any claim to recover damages from trespass or any other
injury to Māori freehold land
(b) hearing and determining any proceeding founded on contract or tort where debt,
demand, or damage relates to Māori freehold land
(c) any other de...
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SCHEDULE 1: MATTERS THAT MAY BE DEALT WITH BY ASSEMBLED OWNERS
Section 172, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993:
The assembled owners of any land may consider, and, where appropriate, pass resolutions concerning, any 1 or more of the following matters:
(a) a proposal that the owners of the land or any part of it shall, either by themsleves or together with owner...
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MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS
This application should be lodged with the Registrar in the District in which the land is located
SCHEDULE 1: MATTERS THAT MAY BE DEALT WITH BY ASSEMBLED OWNERS
Section 172, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993:
The assembled owners of any land may consider, and, where appropriate, pass resolutions concerning, any 1 or more of the following matters:...
The Māori Land Court ("Court") has constituted a whānau trust for the purposes set out
in this Trust Order (“Order”).
B. The Trustees have consented to become the Trustees of this Trust subject to the
powers, duties and obligations set out in this Order.
You will also need to provide:
a copy of their death certificate or other evidence of death
an original or certified copy of the will
written confirmation from any spouse or partner who wishes to surrender a lifetime right (if applicable)
consents agreeing to include succession by whāngai (if applicable)
a completed Whānau Trust application, draft trust order, written consent from trustees, and minutes from the hui agreeing to constitute a Whānau Trust (if you are also...