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If you have an exact date or date range – you can ask for staff to search records for the given date or range • Check the register of decisions on the Māori Land Court website in the judgments section (www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz/legislation- decisions/) • You can find minute book references for different blocks or current ownership by searching our Māori Land Online website (www.maorilandonline.govt.nz) • If you still can’t find your minute – you may need to...

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-Minute-Book-Abbreviations.pdf (470 kb)

Ministry of Justice careers website Ministry of Justice careers website Visit the Ministry of Justice careers website to find information about Māori Land Court vacancies.

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You will see that the top progress bar has updated to reflect the final steps needed to submit the application. Step 11 If you find a mistake while reviewing the Application Summary, click on the green pencil icon to make the necessary amendments, then click “Submit”.

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Introduction While hearing succession applications I often find myself suggesting to those appearing in front of me to consider forming a whānau trust.

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Dispute resolution 7.1 If disputes or disagreements arise about: 7.1.1 Conflicts of interest; 7.1.2 Allegations about trustee misconduct; 7.1.3 The performance of a trustees or trustees; 7.1.4 The practice of tikanga and/or kawa at the marae; or 7.1.5 Interpretation of this charter; they shall be communicated in writing to the secretary. 7.2 The secretary shall acknowledge receipt of the communication within 7 days and shall refer the communication to the trustees at their next meetin...

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)

Rehearings Sometimes further relevant information might come to light immediately after the Court hearing or, when you receive the minutes, you might find that what you thought you had said was not correctly recorded and has affected the outcome of your application.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)

Pātaka Whenua Our online portal Visit Pātaka Whenua to find information about your whenua, search the court record, or send us an application or enquiry.

Māori authorities Visit IRD's website to find out more about becoming a Māori authority.  Kaitakawaenga Māori Speak to a Kaitakawaenga Māori at IRD.

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The new technology allows you to submit applications and enquiries online, find maps, and search ownership information online wherever you may be.

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Paneke Upcoming paneke Find out when the next paneke is coming to your area.

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