This annual update was produced by the Office of the Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court, Ministry of
Justice, Wellington, New Zealand on 30 June 2019 and is intended to provide general information
only. 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 inf...
This annual update was produced by the Office of the Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court, Ministry of
Justice, Wellington, New Zealand on 30 June 2018 and is intended to provide general information
only. 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 inf...
This annual update was produced by the Office of the Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court, Ministry of
Justice, Wellington, New Zealand on 30 June 2020 and is intended to provide general information
only. 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 inf...
Committee of management
The Māori incorporation’s committee of
management is responsible for registering
the transfer against the incorporation’s share
registration, but may refuse to register if
they are not satisfied that the transferee is a
member of the preferred classes of alienee,
or if the transfer is not properly completed.
More information
For more information about transferring
Māori land shares, please write to, phone,
fax, email, or visit a Māori Land Court off...
Committee of management
The Māori incorporation’s committee of
management is responsible for registering
the transfer against the incorporation’s share
registration, but may refuse to register if
they are not satisfied that the transferee is a
member of the preferred classes of alienee,
or if the transfer is not properly completed.
More information
For more information about transferring
Māori land shares, please write to, phone,
fax, email, or visit a Māori Land Court off...
Committee of management
The Māori incorporation’s committee of
management is responsible for registering
the transfer against the incorporation’s share
registration, but may refuse to register if
they are not satisfied that the transferee is a
member of the preferred classes of alienee,
or if the transfer is not properly completed.
More information
For more information about transferring
Māori land shares, please write to, phone,
fax, email, or visit a Māori Land Court off...
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Māori Land Update –
Ngā Āhuatanga o te whenua
June 2025 | Hune 2025
This update is issued by the Office of the Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court | Te Kooti Whenua Māori
to provide key statistics on Māori land, including the number and total area of Māori Customary Land
(MCL) and Māori Freehold Land (MFL) blocks, and how many of these are managed by trusts or
incorporations versus those that are not. This information provides landowners, community groups,
and government...
This annual update was produced by the Office of the Chief Registrar,
Māori Land Court, Ministry of Justice, Wellington, New Zealand on 23 July 2014 and is intended to
provide general information only. While all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the
quality and accuracy 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 herei...
This annual update was produced by the Office of the Chief Registrar,
Māori Land Court, Ministry of Justice, Wellington, New Zealand on 23 July 2014 and is intended to
provide general information only. While all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the
quality and accuracy 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 herei...
Importantly, it also tells the story of the modern Māori Land Court, who we are, what we do, and what motivates us to provide a high level of service to Māori landowners. He Pou Herenga Tangata, He Pou Herenga Whenua, He Pou Whare Kōrero
150 Years of the Māori Land Court
Download a printable version of our booklet about our history.
