Rapua
Search

Ngā Karere News 18 March 2026 | News New Near Match search videos now available To support our people using Pātaka Whenua, we’ve added new Near Match search videos to our guidance page. 19 December 2025 | News Te Kooti Whenua Māori Pūrongo ā tau Matariki 2024 - Matariki 2025 Māori Land Court Annual Report Matariki 2024 - Matariki 2025 Chief Judge Caren Fox and Pae Matua Steve Gunson are pleased to release the third Māori Land Court Annual Report reflecting on the period Matariki 2024...

Te Tumu Paeroa is the organisation that support the Māori Trustee to carry out statutory and other legal duties, responsibilities and functions.

Located in:  Our application process Take action

If a water service provider asks for the landowner’s permission to enter the whenua and there is a disagreement, the provider and landowners go through an internal review process try and find a solution. If the landowner does not take part or the review turns into a dispute, the water service provider can appeal to the Māori Land Court for a decision under section 166(4)(b) of the  Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 .

Located in:  Māori land Disputes about Māori land

Application requires a condition to be met as set out in a Court Order or as directed by a judicial officer (such as a Judge or a Registrar) before it can proceed or be processed.

Documents/5-11-reports/2023-05-31-Notification-of-Applications-Over-6-months-old-in-MLC-MAC.pdf (8 mb)

Because the bench book is updated so frequently we recommend extracts from the bench book are only printed when required, to avoid reliance on outdated material. Watch the How-to video for easy instructions on how to how to print extracts from the bench book, as well as other useful navigational tips.

Located in:  Who we are Our rules and legislation

Individual districts may mail out separate Pānui where 14 clear days notice is not provided in the National Pānui / Te Pānui ā-Motu.

Documents/Panui/April-2026-National-Panui-MLC.pdf (2.7 mb)

Individual districts may mail out separate Pānui where 14 clear days notice is not provided in the National Pānui / Te Pānui ā-Motu.

Documents/Panui/National-Panui-April-2026.pdf (2.7 mb)

Māori authorities Visit IRD's website to find out more about becoming a Māori authority.  Kaitakawaenga Māori Speak to a Kaitakawaenga Māori at IRD.

Located in:  Māori land Manage your land

Individual districts may mail out separate Pänui where 14 clear days notice is not provided in the National Pänui / Te Pänui ä Motu.

Documents/Panui/FINAL-Panui-November-2023-web.pdf (671 kb)

In Pātaka Whenua, landowners can find information about their whenua, search the court record, and apply to the court directly online.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News