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There are many ways Māori connect with and utilise whenua, depending on the economic, social, and cultural aspirations of the whānau for the whenua. The Māori Land Court, alongside our partner agencies, are here to support you and your whānau throughout your whenua journey.

Located in:  Māori land

Keeping your phone number, email address and postal address up to date is important.

Located in:  Who we are Our rules and legislation SILNA

Keeping your phone number, email address and postal address up to date is important.

Located in:  Who we are Our rules and legislation SILNA

If you create an account you will be able to track the progress of your enquiry, and you can return to it in future to submit further enquiries or applications.

Located in:  Contact us

If you are wanting to convert Māori customary land into freehold land, you can apply to the Court under section 132 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act.

Located in:  Māori land

You’ll need to file your applications with us before the cut-off date to ensure that your matter is heard in the month you want your hearing to take place.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings

At this point in te pā whenua, you will be ready to file an application with the Court. Once you have filed your application with us, we will take care of your information and support you to understand the process from here.

Located in:  Our application process

At this point in te pā whenua, it is time for you to attend court or mediation. Our kaimahi are here to guide you and your whānau through this experience.

Located in:  Our application process

People on this list have been determined to be entitled successors to the original beneficiaries of the land.

Documents/SILNA/Working-List-of-Potential-Owners-Hawea-Wanaka-SILNA-as-at-25-May-2025.pdf (1.1 mb)

At this stage in te pā whenua, the decision or outcome of the application will be actioned by carrying out a change in the land and/or landownership.

Located in:  Our application process