Near match search is now available across Ownership, Document, Block, and Management Structure. This makes it easier to find information even with partial or similar details. See the Search Tips page for guidance.
Our Te Waipounamu counter is temporarily relocating from Tuesday 7 April 2026. More details are here.
Wellington Māori Land Court and Waitangi Tribunal Reception closed today due to weather events - 21 April 2026.
Familiarise yourself with the control buttons, for example the volume and mute button.
Ensure that your device is muted when you join the hearing, as you may join while another application is still being heard.
If you’re facing financial hardship, for example, you’re on a Work and Income New Zealand benefit or you’re receiving Superannuation, you can request to have the fee remitted or reduced.
Public notice of the agency appointment has been organised:
for the Gisborne Herald on 9, 10, 12, 16, 17 and 19 May 2023
for the Hawke's Bay Today on 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 and 22 May 2023
for the Wairoa Star on 9, 11, 16, 18 May 2023.
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Application Checklist For Acceptance
All applications MUST:
Have all relevant sections of the form completed
Be dated
Be signed by the applicant(s) and/or Counsel
Have applicant(s) full contact details:
Contact address;
Phone details: Home:
Mobile:
Email:
Other:
Where applicable have a statement of preferred place of hearing as opposed to
District
Where appropriate and applicable, have proper witnessing
Appropriate fee or fe...
If you’re facing financial hardship, for example, you’re on a Work and Income New Zealand benefit or you’re receiving Superannuation, you can request to have the fee waived or reduced.
The survey contains 20 questions and will take between five and fifteen minutes to complete.
We know it takes time to complete a survey, but your thoughts will directly influence our efforts to provide a better service for all court users.
Understanding of the problems encountered by whānau in managing their whenua, for example,
issues arising in trusts, incorporations, marae structures and Māori reservations issues.
Once you've confirmed these details, you can find further information through the following sources: Pātaka Whenua
Pātaka Whenua is the online portal that holds the Māori Land Court electronic record, which includes minutes and orders. Pātaka Whenua gives you the ability to search and access Māori land information, submit an enquiry and file a Court application from anywhere at any time.
