In this order, all things were seen to come from the
gods and the ancestors as recorded in whakapapa.
There are at least two classes of land rights – the right of the community
associated with the land, and the use rights of individuals or families.1
Where have we come from:
On the 17th of October 1877, Chief Justice Sir James Prendergast’s statements when delivering
judgment in the case of Wi Parata v The Bishop of Wellington ruled that the courts lacked the ability
to c...
It is
tūrangawaewae – the place where we come from,
the place we belong to, the place we stand.
As a court of record, the Māori Land Court is
responsible for ensuring the accurate documenta-
tion of Māori land succession and management.
Hold a whānau hui
Meet with your whānau (in person or online) to discuss:
• why you want to form the trust
• who the trustees will be
• what land interests will be vested
2. Record hui minutes
Take clear notes of the decisions made during the hui.
The court order becomes a part of the court record.
We recommend that you keep these documents in a safe place, as they will help you decide what steps to take going forward.
The court minute becomes a part of the court record. The court minute is a valuable taonga that provides important information for future generations to learn about the history of their whenua.
Notice can be given by:
• placing a public notice in a newspaper in the district nearest the whenua
• writing a letter or sending an email to as many landowners as possible
• broadcasting on Māori and local radio stations and posting to community notice boards
• posting on social media used by your whānau.
2. Record hui minutes
Take clear notes of the decisions made during the hui.
Apply for a fee remittal in Pātaka Whenua
Download the fee remittal application form Application fees
Ngā tono me te kore utu
Applications without fees
Application for Dispute Resolution
Application to form a Whānau Trust (when filed together with succession)
An application under the Family Protection Act 1955
An application under the Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949
Ngā tono $23
$23 applications
Changing your name in the Māori Land Court record
Noting...
