If an owner of Māori freehold land in multiple ownership has paid more than their share of water services changes, they can apply to the Māori Land Court for a “charging order” to recover the excess amount paid.
This update was produced by the Office of the Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court, Ministry of Justice, Wellington,
New Zealand on 8 May 2013 and is intended to provide general information only.
Pātaka Whenua Guidance
Registered User Guide
Date produced: 15 August 2023
Last modified: 13 December 2023
māorilandcourt.govt.nz
Registered User Guide
Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court
Being a registered user means you can:
• Create and submit applications online
• Save and return to your incomplete applications
• Track progress on your applications
• Pay filing fees
• Submit enquiries
• Receive notifications on your applications and enquiries from the court...
This update was produced by the Office of the Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court, Ministry of Justice, Wellington,
New Zealand on 8 May 2013 and is intended to provide general information only.
You will also need to be clear what the plan is for building on
the land, including who the housing is for.
Contact a Māori Land Court offices for further information
about building on Māori land.