MOJ0217.4E OCT21 Maori Reservations
The MLC encourages parties to make every attempt to resolve their concerns on the marae or among themselves first.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
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MLC Form 13 Notice appeal
In such cases form 14 should be completed. HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM (i) This form must be accompanied with the appropriate application fee and be filed in the Office of the Chief Registrar; (ii) Please ensure that all information required on the form is completed; (iii) You must supply a list of Respondents and/or affected parties and their contact details; (iv) Where tick boxes are provided please ensure you tick all those boxes that apply to your applicati...
2023.10.17 MLC Special Aid Practice Note FINAL
We trust that the new Practice Note provides greater clarity about the process and the criteria Judges will follow when making decisions about appointments and the rates that may apply.
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
2025 10 28 MLC Māori Land Update 2025
Whilst all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy of this information, the Ministry of Justice makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any information contained herein.
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/2025-10-28-MLC-Maori-Land-Update-2025.pdf (229 kb)
Factsheet Simple and uncontested succession applications web version
Simple and uncontested succession applications Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021 Why make this change?
Template Comprehensive Whanau Trust Order Final Version 30 June 2020
Distributions 5.4 The Trustees have the discretion to make distributions or provide benefits to any Beneficiary.
MLC DRS expression of interest information booklet
This service removes the focus on litigation, giving parties a greater say in how their dispute is progressed and more control over the decision-making process.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-information-booklet.pdf (922 kb)
MLC Form 24 Transmission
Where an person has a life interest or is a joint tenant in Māori Land you can use this form to transfer those interests to the beneficiaries (remainderman) or the other party to a joint tenancy where the life/joint tenant has passed away, wishes to surrender their interests or the life tenant has remarried or entered into a civil union or de facto relationship. HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM (i) This form must be accompanied with the appropriate application fee and m...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-24-Transmission-updated-24.06.2026.pdf (620 kb)
MLC Form 20 Certificate by administrator
This certification should be filed with an application for succession (when grant of administration held) on form 21, and replaces Schedule 1 of that form.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-20-Certificate-by-administrator.pdf (85 kb)
MLC maori reservations english
The Māori Land Court encourages parties to make every attempt to resolve their concerns on the marae or amongst themselves first.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)