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.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
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...
Documents/Articles/Detailed-list-of-fee-changes.pdf (287 kb)
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.
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.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template-18082025.pdf (444 kb)
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...
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
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.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-incorporations-english.pdf (856 kb)
Updates reflecting the changes have been made to our application forms and Pātaka Whenua. What does this mean for you?
If those entitled to succeed do wish to vest the deceased’s interests in a whānau trust, please complete and attach to this application form 23 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011. https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz Page 8 MLC 10/26 - 22 20.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (826 kb)
