The fee is shown on the application form.
A family member will need to attend the
Māori Land Court hearing to answer any
questions that the Judge might have.
Apply online
Download the application form
Supporting document: Order Template and Checklist - Comprehensive Whānau Trust
Tarati kaitiaki (utu tāpae $23)
Kaitiaki trust (filing fee $23)
A kaitiaki trust is established to hold land interests for a person who:
is a minor (under the age of 20)
is serving time in prison, or
is unable to manage their own affairs due to age or mental/physical disability.
Fee increase summary
Current rate New rate
$22 $23
$66 $68
$220 $228
$385 $399
Detailed fee list
Māori Land Court Current rate (inc
GST)
New rate
(inc GST)
Filing an application in respect of the following:
(a) hearing and determining any claim to recover damages from trespass or any other
injury to Māori freehold land
(b) hearing and determining any proceeding founded on contract or tort where debt,
demand, or damage relates to Māori freehold land
(c) any o...
If the chairperson decides that the notice is not valid, the reasons for that determination must
be recorded on the proxy form and a copy kept for the trust records.
On request, the chairperson may allow any person entitled to vote to inspect any proxy form.
The special
bond between Māori people and the land is
recognised by the Māori Land Court, and the
records held by this Court form an invaluable
part of the whakapapa of all Māori.
The special
bond between Māori people and the land is
recognised by the Māori Land Court, and the
records held by this Court form an invaluable
part of the whakapapa of all Māori.
Lawyers that are appointed by the Court’s own motion may:
8.1 Be a lawyer who a Judge considers meets the competency and experience criteria
set out below; and
8.2 Be required to submit an estimate of costs, but are not required to submit a Special
Aid application form.
5 There is no need to prove that civil legal aid has been applied for and has been refused, but applicants
must address why civil legal aid or other funding avenues are not reasonably available or appropr...
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