This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the
Court for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any
decision, determination or order of the Court.
This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the
Court for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any
decision, determination or order of the Court.
This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the
Court for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any
decision, determination or order of the Court.
This schedule does not include applications that have been set down for hearing, are before the Court
for determination, have been determined by the Court and/or are awaiting release of any decision,
determination or order of the Court.
It is the exchange of ideas, the recital of whakapapa to make connections, and where challenges can be laid down. At the court hearing or mediation, a Judge or mediator will guide the kōrero about your application.
Any member of the preferred class of alienees who wishes to be considered by the owners as a prospective purchaser of the land must give written notice of his or her intention to pursue the right of refusal at the hearing of the application. That written notice must be filed in the Māori Land Court not later than 4.00pm, 9 January 2026.
You can visit one of our offices to view:
current and historic ownership lists for whenua Māori
minutes of hearings of Court and Registrar decisions
current and historic memorial schedule information recording leases, occupations and other land uses
orders made by the court or a Registrar – including:
title orders (creating Māori land)
trust orders (names of trustees and terms of trust)
succession orders (names of successors to an estate)
vesting orders (transfers of shares in Māo...
If you already had an application with the Māori Land Court and dispute resolution was recommended by a judge or registrar after a court hearing, the judge / registrar can refer the unresolved issues back to mediation or court to discuss further.
If you have a current application before the Court, you will need to email your details to MLC.Trustee.Training@justice.govt.nz to ensure you complete the training before your Court hearing. Once the training is completed you will receive a certificate, a copy of the presentation and other relevant information to help you on your journey to becoming a trustee.