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.
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 herein.
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 herein.
Kapohia ki te tuhirau, ki te reehuiringa
Preservation of the integrity of the record, the record will prevail As a court of record, our key purpose is to accurately document the succession and management of Māori land. That information makes up the Māori Land Court record, which is the legal and official documentation of land ownership of whenua Māori.
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Records available for viewing
Making copies of the court record Records available for viewing
Most of the record is available to the public for viewing in hard copy.
Trustees act on behalf of the whānau to manage the land
interests and make decisions about the whenua. The beneficiaries are all the descendants of the
tūpuna (ancestors) named in the trust order.
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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.
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• Where the land is Māori-owned and the landowner does not
participate in the internal review, the water service provider can
appeal to the Māori Land Court under section 166(4)(b).
• If the reviewer makes a decision that the landowner disagrees
with, the Māori landowner can appeal to the Māori Land Court
under section 170(1).
This information helps us to find the correct records relating to your whānau and whenua so we can make sure the land is being transferred to the right people.
