The application must contain the details of why the inquiry by the Māori Land Court is sought. The Court may determine who pays any costs associated with the inquiry.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)
Not surprisingly, the MAF report identifies governance as the key determinant of success of enterprise on Māori land.
If you’re not applying online, you can download or ask us for a PDF version of the form. In either case, we’ll ask you to provide supporting information to provide proof of your financial situation.
Apply online Download the application form Aggregations Unlike other forms of title improvement, an aggregation doesn't change the title to the land.
The Court may, on considering your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing if the application has yet to be determined or for a rehearing if the application has already been determined.
Documents/Panui/0903423-Ministry-of-Justice_Panui-October-2023-CONFIRMED-FOR-WEBSITE.pdf (615 kb)
The Registrar may, on receiving your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing before a Judge. Where a determination or order has already been made by a Registrar, affected persons may also apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
Documents/Panui/1002422-Ministry-of-Justice-National-Panui-November-2022-web22.pdf (633 kb)
The Court may, on considering your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing if the application has yet to be determined or for a rehearing if the application has already been determined.
The Court may, on considering your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing if the application has yet to be determined or for a rehearing if the application has already been determined.
The Court may, on considering your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing if the application has yet to be determined or for a rehearing if the application has already been determined.
Documents/Panui/National-Panui-February-2026-Revised.pdf (2.5 mb)
The Court may, on considering your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing if the application has yet to be determined or for a rehearing if the application has already been determined.
