In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
This form is used to apply to the Māori Appellate Court for leave to appeal a decision after the time limit for filing an appeal has expired, in accordance with section 58(3) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and rule 8.14(2) of the Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-12A-Application-for-leave-to-appeal-out-of-time.pdf (113 kb)
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz HE WHAKAAETANGA KIA PĪRATIA TĒTAHI TONO APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL FROM A PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Section 59 Form 14 Rule 8.13 Office use: Application: ACCEPTED / REFUSED Dated: ..............................................................
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-14-Leave-to-appeal-prelim.pdf (83 kb)
Use this form if you want the Court to review a determination or order made by the Registrar under sections 113A or 235A of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. Under Rule 8.1AAA of the Māori Land Court Rules 2026, all review applications must be made using this form, Form 11B.
Use this form when you want to apply for an out of court tikanga-based dispute resolution service to help resolve issues concerning Māori land. This service is not available for matters relating to sections 26B, 26C, 26P, 26Q or 30(1) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-98L-Application-for-dispute-resolution-April-202104.pdf (714 kb)
Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 25 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz HE TONO HEI WHAKAŪ I TE WHAKAWĀTEA WHENUA APPLICATION FOR CONFIRMATION OF AN ALIENATION Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Section 151 Form 25 Rule 11.3 WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-25-Confirmation-alienation.pdf (110 kb)
Page 1 MLC 04/26 - 24 HE TONO HEI WHAKAWHITI I TE TOIORATANGA, HE TONO RĀNEI E WHAKATAU ANA I NGA PĀNGA O TE TANGATA MŌ NGĀ RĀ O TŌNA AO APPLICATION FOR TRANSMISSION BY SURVIVORSHIP OR FOR DETERMINATION OF A LIFE INTEREST Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Sections 18(1)(a) and 127(2) For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nzWHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-24-Transmission-updated-1-9-22.pdf (311 kb)
This form is for an injunction under s19 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. The Court may prevent trespass or injury to Māori land, prohibit dealings with property in proceedings, or require restoration — but is not limited to these grounds.
In this context, the current review of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and Māori land law in general is to be welcomed.
The location information for the office of the incorporation is held in accordance with section 279(2)(d) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. The location information for the office of the incorporation has been included in this release under the authority of section 279(4) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/MLC-2025-06-30-National-Register-of-Maori-Incorporations.xlsx (24 kb)
