2025 08 31 Notification of Applications Over 6 months old in MLC MAC
The Māori Land Court moved to a new database, Pātaka Whenua, in late May 2023 replacing the Māori Land Information System (MLIS).
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How to apply for succession
If the deceased did not leave a will, under the Act, their land will transfer as follows: • If the deceased had children, they receive equal shares of the deceased’s land interests
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
Kōrero ki tāku Swearing In
20 May 2023 | NewsThere are those that came and assisted with their ideas, those that then had thoughts different to others, those with their own opinions on how to enhance the day, and those with their suggestions on how to make it even better.
0323323 Ministry of Justice National Panui May 2023 PROOF
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/0323323-Ministry-of-Justice_National-Panui-May-2023-PROOF.pdf (823 kb)
1. Waikato Maniapoto 13 July 2026
SP2 10:00 AM AP-20260000007683 18(c)/93 The Trustees of Part Kuaotunu 6C2B1 Maori Reservation Part Kuaotunu 6C2B1 - Determine any claim to recover damages for trespass or any other injury to Māori Freehold land.
Documents/Panui/1.-Waikato-Maniapoto-13-July-2026.pdf (117 kb)
17. Waiariki 4 June 2026
WAIARIKI PĀNUI Contact Details Office Waiariki Māori Land Court Address 1143 Haupapa Street, Rotorua 3010 Mailing address DX Box JX10529, Rotorua Phone Office: 07 921 7402 Email Office: mlcwaiariki@justice.govt.nz Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Public Holidays) He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai Special Court S...
Pātai, whakahoki kōrero, amuamu rānei
Questions, feedback or complaints
If you’ve been dealing directly with a Māori Land Court staff member, we suggest you get in touch with them first.
20210715 Trustees Role and Duties
http:// ird.govt.nz/maori/land-trusts http:// ird.govt.nz/maori/land-trusts Contact the Māori Land Court The DX number is the postal address.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/20210715-Trustees-Role-and-Duties.pdf (349 kb)
The Adequacy of Laws for the Protection of Indigenous Peoples Cultural Heritage and Customary Rights in New Zealand
23 Aug 2022 | NewsJudge Te Kani Williams analyses how New Zealand's laws protect indigenous cultural heritage and customary rights, and poses the question - are they adequate?
Ministry of Justice National Panui June 2023
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/Ministry-of-Justice_National-Panui-June-20231.pdf (838 kb)