Dispute resolution service complaints process
Please note you cannot use the complaints process to do this. You may be able to seek further consideration of the matter by submitting a new application to the court.
Please note you cannot use the complaints process to do this. You may be able to seek further consideration of the matter by submitting a new application to the court.
Special fixtures are arranged and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and they may not necessarily be listed in this publication.
Documents/Panui/July-2026-National-Panui-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (3.2 mb)
How to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land Read the guide here on how to apply for Partition of Māori freehold land.
The identified successors will take part in the upcoming voting process, about how the land will be received and held.
The Māori Land Court moved to a new database, Pātaka Whenua, in late May 2023 replacing the Māori Land Information System (MLIS).
Ngā Aratohu Whakawātea Mai a Te Kooti Whenua Māori Māori Land Court Recusal Guidelines Information on the Māori Land Court recusal guidelines .
The Māori Land Court moved to a new database, Pātaka Whenua, in late May 2023 replacing the Māori Land Information System (MLIS).
All other applications will not be processed until the court reopens on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Documents/Misc/Urgent-injunction-holiday-process-2025-26.pdf (658 kb)
Special fixtures are arranged and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Mäori Land Court Rules and they may not necessarily be listed in this publication.
Documents/Panui/0903423-Ministry-of-Justice_Panui-October-2023-CONFIRMED-FOR-WEBSITE.pdf (615 kb)
MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS This application may be lodged with the Registrar at any office of the Māori Land Court.