Records relating to the investigation of ownership of Māori Customary Land, its subsequent conversion to Māori Freehold Land and the chain of ownership, alienation and use of that land, are fundamental to the history of New Zealand, and are the subject of continuing interest and inquiry with important rights attached.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
Click through the headings to find the ownership documents, other documents, LINZ details and details about Memorial schedules for each block of land.
Documents/Troubleshooting/Search-for-Documents-v5.pdf (1.7 mb)
VEST/VESTED A change of ownership of land gives the recipient of that interest the ownership and its associated rights.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
In 2013 a meeting of descendants was held, with seven people present and eight apologies. In 2017, an application was made to the Māori Land Court to determine the status of the land, the ownership of the land and the relative interests of the owners.
When land is amalgamated, the former titles are cancelled and a single combined ownership list issued.
When land is amalgamated, the former titles are cancelled and a single combined ownership list issued.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)
A change of ownership of land gives the recipient of that interest ownership and its associated rights.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)
Please click on all names in the list to view all ownership details. When searching for ownership it will show: • Owners details • Block associated with that owner • Share amounts • Any Trusts if applicable 2.9 SEARCHING OWNERSHIP TIP: When looking for an owner put a “%” (wildcard) in between the first and last name.
Click through the tab headings to explore the additional information available and browse the associated documents for the ownership.
How-do-I-user-guides/Search-for-an-ownership-v1-5.pdf (2 mb)
A change of ownership of land gives the recipient of that interest the ownership and its associated rights (land may be vested in a trustee, or shares may be vested in another person). 7.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (355 kb)
