Finding out if you have entitlement for succession If a family member has died and you believe that he or she may have owned interests in Māori land to which you may be entitled to succeed, you can find out about those interests by: • visiting the Māori Land Court and searching the electronic database or getting someone to do this for you • completing an application for a search.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
Information, resources and links have been arranged to make it easier for you to find as you begin or continue your whenua and whānau journey.
Paneke Upcoming paneke Find out when the next paneke is coming to your area.
The land marked ‘accretion’ shows the newly formed land.
How did you mostly engage with the Māori Land Court?
Documents/Misc/MLC-User-Survey-2025-Infographic-V5-Te-Reo-Headings.pdf (372 kb)
If you don’t agree with a decision made by the Māori Land Court, you can consider appealing the outcome of your application.
Explain your understanding of the tikanga principles of mana, whanaungatanga, rangatiratanga, take, hē, ea, and rangimārie, and how you apply them through mediation.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-application-form.pdf (2 mb)
How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land Read the guide here on how to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land.
Paneke Upcoming paneke Find out when the next paneke is coming to your area.
If you are unsure of the fee that applies please contact your local Māori Land Court office for further assistance) 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.
