Paneke means to ‘pass by’ or ‘pass through’ and it is the term used to refer to Māori Land Court services away from the district offices.
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This trust will hold the land for the beneficial owners, hapū, iwi, or Whenua Tōpū trust.
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Māori Land Court Rules updates came into effect on 30 April 2026.
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Paneke means to ‘pass by’ or ‘pass through’ and it is the term used to refer to Māori Land Court services away from the district offices.
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New legislation allows Māori landowners to take action on water service issues that affect Māori land .
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How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land
Read the guide here on how to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land .
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Paneke means to ‘pass by’ or ‘pass through’ and it is the term used to refer to Māori Land Court services away from the district offices.
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Our application process
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If you need more information or help gathering documents, you can try:
Māori Land Court
Information Services kaimahi in the district offices can answer your questions.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
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Once you are ready, make sure to tick the box to agree to the terms and conditions, then click
“Submit” to send your enquiry to the Māori Land Court.
How-do-I-user-guides/Submitting-an-enquiry-v1-6.pdf (1.1 mb)
The Māori Land Court moved to a new database, Pātaka Whenua, in late May 2023 replacing the Māori
Land Information System (MLIS).
Documents/5-11-reports/5-11-Report-Published-2025-05-May.pdf (4 mb)
