If your application is determined by a Registrar, you will not need to attend court. If you would prefer your application tand form fields o be heard in court by a Judge, please indicate here.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (216 kb)
That information makes up the Māori Land Court record, which is the legal and official documentation of land ownership of whenua Māori.
At least one trustee must hold other core trust documents such as records of the trust’s property, records of trustee decisions, and accounting records and financial statements.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)
A registrar will update our records and return one copy to you with our endorsement.
If you are interested in or affected by an application and wish to make representations on the application, you must notify the Court in writing by 4 pm on the 1st of April 2023 and specify brief details of your concerns.
Documents/Panui/Special-Panui-Te-Waipounamu-April-2023.pdf (209 kb)
The status of the land will continue to be Māori land unless and until the Māori Land Court makes an order changing the status of the land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)
The Chairperson shall be responsible for ensuring that a record of all Resolutions (and the votes for and against) is recorded. 18.7 The Trustees, when conducting Trust business, will make all decisions that they are empowered to make on behalf of this Trust by a majority vote of the Trustees.
. • You should make sure you can stay at court until your case is heard, even if it’s running late
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
The new descriptions focus on the current stage of processing of the application through the court. Application is being checked for completeness prior to court staff carrying out research and preparing for the court to make a determination.
The special bond between Māori people and the land is recognised by the Māori Land Court, and the records held by this Court form an invaluable part of the whakapapa of all Māori.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
