Guest User Guide v5
We recommend you use “%” (wildcard) when you are searching for the first time for an owner c. Click “Search” d.
We recommend you use “%” (wildcard) when you are searching for the first time for an owner c. Click “Search” d.
Include any person who have been legally adopted into the family.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (371 kb)
Include any person who have been legally adopted into the family.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (370 kb)
However, from my own personal experience the benefits are there and I would encourage persons, when bringing succession applications, to seriously consider the formation of a whānau trust.
Where a determination or order has already been made by a registrar, affected persons may also apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
Documents/Panui/0525724-Ministry-of-Justice_Panui-July-2024-web.pdf (880 kb)
The Court’s jurisdiction is conferred by Section 455(1) of the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998.
Documents/SILNA/S113-29-93-Appln-to-Determine-Successors-for-SILNA-Lands-Hawea-Wanaka.pdf (407 kb)
Rapua a Pātaka Whenua Search Pātaka Whenua Search the court record online in Pātaka Whenua.
From 1 July 2025, the Māori Land Court fees will increase by 3.65%. The details are set out below.
Documents/Articles/Detailed-list-of-fee-changes.pdf (287 kb)
Where a determination or order has already been made by a Registrar, affected persons may also apply to the Court to seek a review of that determination or order.
Documents/Panui/0305124-Ministry-of-Justice_Panui-April-2024.pdf (1.7 mb)
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Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Amendments-to-Te-Ture-Whenua-Maori-Act-1993-December-2020.pdf (891 kb)