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.
Notice of intention to appear
If you wish to be heard on this application, you should notify the applicant and the Māori Land Court office in your
district.
You may attend the Court when the application is heard so that you can be heard on the application.
(Address to which documents or correspondence in connection with the application can be posted or delivered)
Phone Number(s):
Home: Work: Mobile:
Email Address:
NOTE: Where email addresses are given these may be used as a means of notice and service.
Fee: $70.00
MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS
Applications should be lodged with the Registrar in the Māori Land Court District in which some or all of the lands or the subject matter of the application is located.
By providing your contact information, you will be consenting to your information being shared with Te Puni Kōkiri and the Office for Māori Crown Relations - Te Arawhiti.
At this point in te pā whenua, you will be ready to file an application with the Court. Once you have filed your completed application with us, we will take care of your information and support you to understand the process from here.
MĀORI LAND COURT JUDGMENT DELIVERY EXPECTATIONS
16 September 2026
Judgment delivery expectations
All judges of the Māori Land Court aim to deliver decisions as promptly as possible.
