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The period covered has been one of change for the Court, with the introduction of the new Pātaka Whenua system to support Court kaimahi, judges and landowners. As the report discusses, this has been a difficult process and has led to delays that have affected landowners and other Court users.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

It is also important to notify every person named as a party in the application and any other person affected by the application. If you are whāngai and have any questions about an application, you should contact the Māori Land Court.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)

These updates, made through the   Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026,  are designed to make it easier for Māori landowners and whānau to engage with the Court and   have their matters dealt with efficiently and fairly.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

Some people become landowners when a whānau member transfers land to them by gift or sale.

Located in:  Māori land Becoming a landowner

This information provides landowners, community groups, and government bodies understand the state and management of the reported land type.

Documents/Maori-Land-Data/2025-10-28-MLC-Maori-Land-Update-2025.pdf (229 kb)

Occupation orders can now be granted not only to the landowner or any person entitled to succeed to their interest, but also to beneficiaries of the whānau trust that holds a beneficial interest in the land.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-supporting-housing-initiatives-web-version.pdf (66 kb)

Notice can be given by: • placing a public notice in a newspaper in the district nearest the whenua • writing a letter or sending an email to as many landowners as possible • broadcasting on Māori and local radio stations and posting to community notice boards • posting on social media used by your whānau. 2.

How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-constitute-an-ahu-whenua-trust-or-whenua-topu-trust.pdf (539 kb)

Where the material is being published or issued to others, the source and copyright status must be acknowledged.

Uploads/MLC-incorporations-english.pdf (856 kb)

Where the material is being published or issued to others, the source and copyright status must be acknowledged.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-incorporations-english.pdf (856 kb)

How to apply Appeal applications can be filed by the water service provider or landowners and charging order applications can be filed by landowners.

Located in:  Māori land Disputes about Māori land