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Form 12A
Rule 8.14(2)
WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
This form is used to apply to the Māori Appellate Court for leave to appeal a decision after the time limit for
filing an appeal has expired, in accordance with section 58(3) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and rule
8.14(2) of the Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026.
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM
(i) This form must be accompanied with the
appropriate application fee and may be filed at any
office of the Court;
(ii) Please ensure that all information required on the
form is completed;
(iii) Where tick boxes are provided please
ensure you tick all those boxes that apply to your
application, unless you are required to select one
box, then only select the box that applies;
(iv) If there is insufficient room on the...
See the back page of this factsheet for contact details
or go online to maorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us
You can get an application form from an MLC office or you
can download one from our website at maorilandcourt.govt.
nz/apply/fees-and-forms
The application can include all Māori land interests in all MLC
districts, including Māori incorporation shares.
Signed by the Applicant: Dated: / /
I/We* have this received a completed copy of this application form from my/our* lawyer.
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.
Date of Death: (where applicable)
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS:
HE TONO RAPUNGA
APPLICATION FOR A SEARCH
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
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Form 19
Rule 10.1(1)
WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Use this form to request a confirmed search of interests that may be held in the name of any deceased
person who may have interests in Māori Freehold Land.
Nominations:
▪ Must be received on the official Māori
Land Court nomination form
▪ Forms can be obtained by either
contacting the Māori Land Court or by
way of the link, details for both are below
▪ Must be received by the Māori Land
Court on or before 4pm Friday, 21 July
2023
▪ Nominations must clearly identify the
block to which the person is being
nominated to.
Applicant’s Contact Phone Number(s):
Home: Work:
Mobile:
Email Address:
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On date on which application was filed 2:
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APPLICANTS CONTACT DETAILS:
Contact Address 1:
Contact Address 2:
Home Work:
Mobile Fax:
Email Address:
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