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)
If you’ve been dealing directly with a Māori Land Court staff member, we suggest you get in touch with them first.
You may use this document to request a remittal, reduction, or refund of the fee prescribed for an application before the Māori Land Court or Māori Appellate Court under the Māori Land Court Fees Regulations 2013.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-A1-request-remittal.pdf (798 kb)
Use this form to file an appeal against a final decision or determination of the Māori Land Court. An appeal under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 may only be lodged within 2 months from the date of the decision or determination, unless accompanied by an application seeking leave to appeal out of time on Form 1.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP16 10:15 AM AP-20250000004143 164/93 158/93 Kathleen Ann Jurgens He whakawhitinga hea o Kathleen Ann Jurgens mai i ngā poraka whenua o Whaanga 1A4 me Whaanga 1B2A hei koha ki a Maaria McFarland rāua ko Mason Jurgens Transferring shares of Kathleen Ann Jurgens from Whaanga 1A4 and Whaanga 1B2A by way of gift to Maaria McFarland and Mason Jurgens SP17 10:15 AM AP-20250000004193 231/93 Charlene Tai He arotakenga i te Harene Ihi...
Documents/Panui/42.-Waikato-Maniapoto-16-October-2025.pdf (161 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP11 10.00AM AP-20230000026534 A20230004443 113/93 117/93 Gaylene Rashelle Barnes Jack Mervyn Barnes also known as Jack Barnes – Transfer of deceased’s interests from Noeline Barnes as administrator to beneficiaries SP12 10.15AM AP-20230000034193 239/93 Kalolaine Heni Payne-Smith Miro Te Rata Joel Whānau Trust – Appoint Winners Pavihi, Kalolaine Heni Payne- Smith and Rose-Zina Sisillia Pito-Tofaeono as additional responsible trustees...
Documents/Panui/14.-Waikato-Maniapoto-Specials-5-September-2024.pdf (152 kb)
In this case, you can apply to be excused from providing a valuation report. Rates notices or entries from the local council's valuation roll are sufficient evidence to establish the value of your land.
This form should not be used to appeal against a final decision or determination of the Māori Land Court. In such cases form 13 should be completed.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-14-Leave-to-appeal-prelim.pdf (83 kb)
Good governance is the key From the experiences of Māori Land Court Judges, good governance is the key to effective utilisation of Māori land held in multiple ownership.
Aotea PĀNUI He pānuitanga tēnei kia mohiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te whakawa, ki te uiui hoki, i nga tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai A Special Sitting At Whanganui Māori Land Court Ingestre Chambers 74 Ingestre Street Whanganui Wednesday 31 January 2024 Judge A H C Warren PANUI NO: TIME: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: SJan14/1 9:30AM AP- 20230000022811 164/93, 67/93...
Documents/Panui/SJan-14-AP22811-Motukawa-2B-transfer-of-shares.pdf (88 kb)
