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Our key purpose is to promote the retention of Māori land in Māori hands, and to support landowners to use, occupy and develop their whenua for the benefit of all landowners, and their whānau and hapū.

The Māori Land Court warmly invites you once again to share your thoughts on the service you’ve received from us - this time, with a focus on your experience using Pātaka Whenua. Whether you’re a landowner, currently working with us, or have engaged with us in the past, your feedback is important.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

Although written for judges, its public release promotes transparency in the justice system, assists Māori landowners and their advisors, and supports educational purposes.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

This judgment is a significant milestone in the Māori Land Court and for Māori landowners.  As the first fully bilingual judgment issued in its history, it signals the enhancement of te reo Māori in the Court.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

There are several options for holding land with multiple owners, including trusts, incorporations and other business models. As such, successors are asked to update their contact details below.

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Te pā whenua describes the experience that we want to deliver to landowners. It is inspired by the experience manuhiri have when they visit the marae.

The judiciary and the staff of the seven Māori Land Court registries have been working hard to move through the backlog of cases before the Court, there have been new judicial appointments and a host of activity has been undertaken to improve the service provided to Māori landowners. Māori Land Court Annual Report Matariki 2023 - Matariki 2024 Te Kooti Whenua Māori Pūrongo ā tau Matariki 2023 - Matariki 2024

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

This practice note has been issued as a guide to assist landowners, lawyers and the banking sector with lending and borrowing against Māori freehold land.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

In 1993, the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act was introduced with the purpose of preventing the loss of any more Māori land – which currently makes up approximately 6% of all land in Aotearoa New Zealand. Today, many Māori landowners continue to act as collective kaitiaki of their whenua, to honour and protect their land as taonga-tuku-iho.

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.

Located in:  Who we are