You are encouraged to obtain agreement from all parties involved in the dispute to participate in mediation.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-98L-Application-for-dispute-resolution-April-202104.pdf (714 kb)
They stepped into the acting leadership of the Court and Tribunal from 1 May 2023 and will do so until a new Chief Judge is sworn in and a new Chairperson appointed.
To stop or close an existing roadway, written consent must be obtained from: the Minister of Transport, and the local council.
Very Easy 33, 15% Somewhat Easy 65, 30% Neither Easy nor Difficult 54, 25% Somewhat Difficult 41, 19% Very Difficult 12, 6% Don’t Know, 11, 5% Refuse to answer, 1, 0% Don’t Know 48, 22% Very Difficult 27, 13% Somewhat Difficult 33, 15% Neither Easy nor Difficult 40, 18% Somewhat Easy 39, 18% Very Easy 28, 13% Refuse to Answer, 2, 1% Yes 100, 46% No 53, 25% Didn’t Have a Hearing 41, 19% Don’t Know 20, 9% Refuse to Answer, 3, 1% Very Useful 60, 28% Didn’t Receive a Draft Su...
Documents/Misc/MLC-User-Survey-2025-Infographic-V5-Te-Reo-Headings.pdf (372 kb)
If there are neither children of the deceased nor brothers or sisters, then next of kin are the nearest relatives on the side of the family from whom the land originated. Generally speaking, where next of kin die before the person from whom succession is sought, the children of the next of kin are entitled to the share they would have received had they survived the deceased. 4 Notice of hearing While an applicant is not required to give formal notice of hearing to other ben...
It is tūrangawaewae – the place where we come from, the place we belong to, the place where we can stand.
You can find information about your whenua and other Māori land from a variety of sources.
Apply to appeal a decision in Pātaka Whenua Download the application form Me tono mō tētahi arotake ā-ture mai i Te Kooti Teitei Apply for a judicial review from the High Court If you disagree with a Māori Land Court or the Māori Appellate Court decision, you’re entitled to seek judicial review from the High Court of New Zealand.
Fee increase summary Detailed fee list Detailed fee list Rārangi Utu From 1 July 2024, Māori Land Court fees increase.
Documents/Articles/Fee-Change-External-guide-with-full-fee-details.pdf (4 mb)
Appointment of Māori Trustee as Agent for specified unadministered lands to assess damage from Cyclone Gabrielle.
