We have nine offices across Aotearoa New Zealand, which are open between 10am and 4pm on normal weekdays. You don’t need to make an appointment. Contact details follow or go online to maorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us 11.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-OCT21-Maori-Land-Trusts.pdf (341 kb)
They are designed to support our users with different levels of digital confidence and make searching easier to follow. 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.
Before you submit an application to the Court, make sure you have had a kōrero with your whānau.
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...
1 Notification of applications that have not been finally determined (over 6 months old) 31 May 2022 TAKE NOTICE THAT the following schedule of applications are hereby notified pursuant to rule 5.
The Māori Reservation Regulations 1994 outline how the trustees are expected to manage the reservation.
The first observation I would make is that work is exactly that – work. It’s not called play for a reason.
(State name and block number of land) APPLICATION: I / We ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-37-Constitute-Ahu-Whenua-Trust.pdf (246 kb)
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)
The purpose of this is to allow those government agencies to share information and hold consultation with potential owners to enable their informed decision making when it comes to SILNA land interests. This is separate from the Court’s own processes and is not to be confused with any hui or Court hearing lead by the Māori Land Court.
