Āhuatanga A: Pūkenga whakatau wenerau, takawaenga hoki Category A: Dispute resolution and mediation skills Experience in consent-based dispute resolution processes, including mediations which may be multi-party and or involve large groups
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-information-booklet.pdf (922 kb)
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 applyin...
Fee increase summary Current rate New rate $22 $23 $66 $68 $220 $228 $385 $399 Detailed fee list Māori Land Court Current rate (inc GST) New rate (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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B. The Trustees have consented to become the Trustees of this Trust subject to the powers, duties and obligations set out in this Order.
The selections are made by the trustees with the consent of the nominees. CHAIRPERSON The chairperson’s main duties are to: • organise meetings with the assistance of the secretary • ensure that the meeting process is followed and all matters are attended to • ensure that everyone is given a fair hearing • perform their duties calmly under pressure • endorse the meeting minutes • perform their duties as a responsible trustee in addition to their role as chairperson • ensure th...
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In May 2024, Judge Reeves made final orders by consent determining title, status, and ownership of the land.2 This article describes the historical context, the process to finalise the applications, and how the Court was ultimately able to restore the ownership of the land through extensive engagement with the descendants of the original owners.
(specify relationship ie father, mother, sister, brother or not related) Deceased’s gender: Male Female Deceased’s age: Date of death: Place of death: Gender diverse (A copy of the death certificate is provided (see note 1 on page 9) 2 I /WE ATTENDED THE TANGI OR FUNERAL OF THE DECEASED: YES NO 3 I /WE UNDERSTAND THAT ANY WILL OF THE DECEASED DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCCESSION FOR SILNA LANDS: YES NO Page 3 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/courts/maori-land-court MLC - 01...
PHONE NUMBER(S): Page 4 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 33 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 owners of any other land, become incorporated...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-33-Confirmation-of-resolution.pdf (183 kb)
Māori Land Court application guides How to apply for succession Date produced: December 2025 Last modified: June 2026 Before you apply Types of succession applications 2 māorilandcourt.co.nz Supporting documents required: death certificate (if a death certificate is not available the Court may accept other evidence of death you may have, for example, a photo of the deceased’s headstone or copy of the funeral program) minutes of a whānau hui (if applicable)...
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They need to: • hold a meeting, in accordance with Part 9 of the Act, at which they pass a resolution to establish a Māori incorporation or • have 15 percent of the total shareholding consent and • send an application with a copy of the minutes of the meeting to the Māori Land Court.
