What 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.
Rather, two will serve for one year, two for two years, and three for three years. To determine for how long the first seven trustees will serve, at their first meeting they will draw from a hat numbers 1, 2 or 3 (with the hat containing two Is, two 2s, and three 3s). 3.7 If any trustee resigns before serving a full term, or if a trustee passes away, the chairperson may either fill the vacancy by calling on the candidate with the next highest number of votes at the last election or...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
If you’re not sure which application form to complete, you can find more information about different types of applications in our Whenua section.
I attach the new Practice Note for your records and advise that you may also find a copy on the new Māori Land Court website.
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
Comment on how you show regard for the mana and status of te reo Māori as a taonga tuku iho protected under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-application-form.pdf (2 mb)
Urupa Reservations Urupā reservations (Māori burial grounds) have a special status in legal terms as well as having family, spiritual, cultural and historical importance.
Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 E�ective from 27 August 2025 How to apply for a charging order The Local Government (Water Services) Act (the Act) has made the following changes to the Māori Land Court’s jurisdiction.
• Applications under section 69A must use the General Form of Application (Form 1) stating the Act and the section under which application is made. How to appeal a Māori Land Court decision about access • You can file an appeal by email, by post or in person.
Owner(s) of shares of land held within a trust. Beneficiaries are also called the beneficial owners. 10.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
Kei hea te huarahi tika mōu Finding the right pathway for you Additional comments or thoughts?
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/3.7-MLC-Mediation-Workbook.pdf (343 kb)
