E te rangatira, tēnā koe.
The Māori Land Court warmly invites you once again to share your thoughts on the service you’ve received from us - this time, with a focus on your experience using Pātaka Whenua.
Prepare your application
Before you file your application, make sure it meets the
requirements of the MLC, the Act and the Māori Land Court
Rules 2011.
This information helps us to find the correct records relating to your whānau and whenua so we can make sure the land is being transferred to the right people.
Ngā tono $68
$68 applications
Succession to Māori land
Transfer of shares in Māori land
Establishment of a trust over Māori land
Adding, reducing, or removing trustees of a trust which manages Māori land
Determining the ownership of structures on Māori land
Occupation of Māori land
Ngā tono $228
$228 applications
Partition, subdivision, amalgamation and aggregation of Māori land
Anything related to a Māori incorporation
Roadways, acces...
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Step 12
Now on the Declaration page, you will need to provide a digital signature. Depending on your
device/computer type, use either your mouse, finger, or electronic pen to sign your name in the
pale green box.
If you're unsure whether this guidance applies to your situation, or need help
preparing an application, please contact your local Māori Land Court o�ce.
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.
In his classic book Māori Land Tenure
(1977) Sir Hugh Kawharu wrote that the system
of Māori land tenure created by the Native Lands
Act of 1865 was an ‘engine of destruction for
any tribe’s tenure of land, anywhere’ (p 15).
