MLC Document A1 request remittal
All applications to the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court require a fee to be paid before they can be lodged with the Court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-A1-request-remittal.pdf (1.4 mb)
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Pātai, whakahoki kōrero, amuamu rānei
Questions, feedback or complaints
Like the Ministry, our purpose is to deliver people-centred services to provide access to justice for all. A big part on how we do this is by involving the commitment of our people to provide great service to the public every day.
Aorere – Accretion, determination of status, and ownership of land
01 Nov 2024 | NewsThis is the narrative of a piece of land in Te Tau Ihu – Aorere. It sets out how Judge Reeves dealt with an application for accretion and for determination of ownership, where ownership records had not been maintained for over 100 years.
New Near Match search videos now available
18 Mar 2026 | NewsWhat the videos cover The videos show how to use Near Match search to find: documents ownership information land blocks management structures Where to find them All four videos are available on the Pātaka Whenua guidance page on our website, alongside other user guides and troubleshooting information.
He uiuinga whānui mā ngā kaiwhakamahi o Pātaka Whenua 2025
Pātaka Whenua (our online portal) – Court User Survey
01 Sep 2025
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We want to hear about your experience using Pātaka Whenua and your views on how it's working for you.
Te whakarewatanga tūmatanui o Te Puna Manawa Whenua
Public launch of Te Puna Manawa Whenua | Māori Land Court Bench Book
13 May 2025
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However, judges retain discretion over how they use its standard documents and templates and tailor them to the specific facts and legal issues of each case.
Factsheet Succession for whangai web version
Changes to the Act clarify how succession involving whāngai will be dealt with in a consistent tikanga-based way.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
Ngā wenewene mō te whenua Māori
Disputes about Māori land
The hope is that you can come to a decision about how to move forward without legal involvement. This service is voluntary, so everyone involved in the dispute must all agree to take part.
MLC Form 5 Notice appear
am interested in or affected by this application and I give notice that I intend to appear at the hearing to: (Please tick the statement that applies ) Support the application; or Oppose the application; or Listen to the application and see how I might be affected For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPEAR UPON APPLICATION Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Form 5 Rule 5.9(2)(a) For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz Page 2 M...
3.7 MLC Mediation Workbook
This is a resource to help you prepare for a mediation hui maorilandcourt.govt.nz He rauemi tēnei hei āwhina i a koe kia whakarite mō te hui nei Ka pēhea tēnei rauemi e āwhina How this resource can help This service is based on the values and beliefs of Māori.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/3.7-MLC-Mediation-Workbook.pdf (343 kb)