MLC Form 52A Notice of application to respondent under Family Protection Act 1955 or Law Reform Act 1949
A copy of the application is attached. The order or orders sought by the applicant are specified in the application.
A copy of the application is attached. The order or orders sought by the applicant are specified in the application.
These applications cannot be filed online. • Applications under section 69A must use the General Form of Application (Form 1) stating the Act and the section under which application is made.
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz Page 2 MLC 05/26 - 24A Any member of the preferred classes of alienees who wishes to support or oppose the application must give written notice of their intention.
All applications to the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court require a fee to be paid before they can be lodged with the Court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-A1-request-remittal.pdf (798 kb)
If you’re not sure which application form to complete, you can find more information about different types of applications in our Whenua section.
How easy is it to complete the online application process? Court hearing process | Te hātepe ā-Kooti Nine pātai were asked about the court hearing.
Documents/Misc/MLC-User-Survey-2025-Infographic-V5-Te-Reo-Headings.pdf (372 kb)
For any such appeal or rehearing: (a) Where a lawyer has been appointed on application by a party, a new application must be filed in advance of any appeal or rehearing.
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
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Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2023-Matariki-2024.pdf (11 mb)
This programme of work is on-going. Present day application records are (once concluded) filed both electronically by application number in the MLIS and physically on a closed application file by the last minute book reference associated with the application, or on the related Trust file (if the application related to a management structure) or by personality or estate file (if the application related to a succession) in the district registry offi...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
Build understanding of Māori Land Court processes 2. Review an application pathway and requirements 3. Demonstrate the Court’s online resources Focus Areas • Effective Owner Engagement • Our Website • Pātaka Whenua Support information • Application Forms • MLC Fasheets Presenter: Maria Graham Waikato, Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Kauwhata Pae Manawa Te Kooti Whenua Māori | Māori Land Court Tāmaki Makaurau To register, please email mlctamakimaka...
Documents/Landowner-notices/MLC-Tamaki-Programme-WCL-June-July2026.pdf (342 kb)