The Act recognises that blocks of Māori land are generally owned by people connected to each other and to the land through kin groups, such as iwi 7 and hapū 8.
Uploads/MLC-transferring-maori-land-shares-english.pdf (333 kb)
The Act recognises that blocks of Māori land are generally owned by people connected to each other and to the land through kin groups, such as iwi 7 and hapū 8.
Uploads/MLC-transferring-maori-land-shares-english-v2.pdf (333 kb)
Special fixtures are arranged and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Mäori Land Court Rules and they may not necessarily be listed in this publication.
Documents/Panui/0903423-Ministry-of-Justice_Panui-October-2023-CONFIRMED-FOR-WEBSITE.pdf (615 kb)
A mortgage or loan may be acquired by: the sole owner of a Māori land block all the owners of a Māori land block acting together the trustees of a Māori land block who are empowered to raise finance against the block, or a Māori Incorporation which holds Māori land.
Apply online Download the application form Manatōpū Māori Māori incorporation A Māori incorporation has a structure like a company and can be set up over any Māori land.
If an owner with Māori land interests is deceased, and probate, letters of administration or an election to administer the estate have been granted by High Court, or is to be obtained, you can use this form to seek a determination from the Court as to those persons entitled to a deceased’s Māori Land interests and an order transferring the interests to those entitled.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (510 kb)
Special fixtures are arranged and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Mäori Land Court Rules and they may not necessarily be listed in this publication.
Documents/Panui/0805823-Ministry-of-Justice_Panui-September-2023-web.pdf (832 kb)
The Māori Land Court moved to a new database, Pātaka Whenua, in late May 2023 replacing the Māori Land Information System (MLIS).
For more information about individual incorporations you will need to contact your local Māori Land Court. This data is intended to provide general information only.
A few things we can offer assistance with are: General enquiries Filing of applications Successions Whānau Trust Ahu Whenua Trusts Māori Reservations Māori Incorporations Partitions Occupations Trustee training on request For further information or to make a booking please contact the office on (03) 962 4900 or mlctewaipounamu@justice.govt.nz
