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The main priorities for the Court now are first, to remedy errors in the lists, using s 86 of TTWMA, and second, to update the list of successors based on previous and new evidence, the latter of which requires hearings to be held so evidence can be heard. An application form based on the existing form for successions has been modified for the purposes of SILNA determinations, and individual applications are linked to a central file to ensure consistency.

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Apply online Download the application form If you or any other party breach the terms of a lease, the matter can be heard by a judge.

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You can appeal a Māori Land Court decision about access to the Māori Appellate Court by filing in a notice of appeal form (Form 13) stating the appeal is made under section 171 of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025.

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WILL The directions, in legal form, for the distribution of one’s property after death.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 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)

block and a vesting order made at 102 Rotorua MB 332-333 on 5/4/1956 - Application to the Chief Judge AP-20230000027565 A20220010829 45/93 Nathan John Bevin CJ 2022/30 - David Te Au and a succession order made at 41 South Island MB 9-10 on 24/2/1965 - Application to the Chief Judge AP-20230000027567 A20220011703 45/93 Donna Marie Barnes CJ 2022/31 - Norma Margret Matenga or Norma Margret Barnes or Tepara Barnes and a succession order made at 54 Taupo MB 375-376 on 11/4/1979...

Documents/Panui/December-2023-Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar-20231019.pdf (440 kb)

These rights apply for the surviving spouse’s lifetime, unless they remarry, form a civil union, enter a de facto relationship, or give up their rights by choice.

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The consent will set out how the accessway should be formed. You can get further details about a consent from the district council or a surveyor.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)

PREFERRED PLACE OF HEARING: SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT Dated: / / For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM PROVIDING A SPECIAL VALUATION Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Section 158 Form 26 Rule 11.4 Page 2 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 26 CONTACT DETAILS Contact Address: ..........................................................................................................................................

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-26-Exemption.pdf (88 kb)

MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS This notice must be lodged in with the Registrar in the District in which the application has been lodged TAITOKERAU Level 1 16 Rathbone Street WHANGĀREI DX Box AX 10086 WHANGĀREI PH: (09) 983 9940 Fax: (09) 983 9941 mlctaitokerau@justice.govt.nz TAITOKERAU Auckland Information Office Avanti Finance Building 65B Main Highway Ellerslie, AUCKLAND DX Box EX10912 AUCKLAND PH: (09) 279 5850 Fax: (09) 279 5852 mlctamakimakaurau@justice.govt.nz WAIKATO-MANI...

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-5-Notice-appear.pdf (169 kb)