Factsheet Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
The Act also allows for appeals to the Māori Appellate Court in relation to decisions of the Māori Land Court around access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
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Rauemi āwhina
Helpful resources
How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land Read the guide here on how to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land.
Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsAfter Part 4 searches had been carried out at the Māori Land Court I learnt that in 1967 an uncle of mine had appeared at the Māori Land Court and had succeeded to some interests in the name of his mother and father (my grandparents).
Factsheet Dispute resolution service web version
Now, landowners and other court users can choose to resolve disputes related to Māori land through a free tikanga-based dispute resolution service provided by the Māori Land Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
Te wehe i ō whenua
Divide your land
You can combine Māori land, general land, or both, regardless of size, shape, location, or status.
Te noho i tō whenua
Occupy your land
A mortgage or loan may be acquired by: the sole owner of a Māori land block all the owners of a Māori land block acting together the trustees of a Māori land block who are empowered to raise finance against the block, or a Māori Incorporation which holds Māori land.
How to apply for succession
Succession applications are made under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and the Māori Land Court Rules 2011. 1.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land
1 māorilandcourt.co.nz A partition divides an existing Māori land block into new, separate blocks. Partition applications are covered under Part 14 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (sections 285-306) and Part 13 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-Partition-of-Maori-freehold-land.pdf (490 kb)
Te whakatū i tētahi tarati, kaporeihana whenua rānei
Set up a trust or incorporation
Apply online Download the application form Manatōpū Māori Māori incorporation A Māori incorporation has a structure like a company and can be set up over any Māori land.
Judges Corner Article by Judge Aidan Warren on Dispute Resolution2
The new Mediation regime establishes a dispute resolution process based on tikanga Māori to assist owners of Māori Land to resolve disagreements and conflict about their land.