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We recommend you use “%” (wildcard) when you are searching for the first time for an owner c. Click “Search” d.

Documents/Troubleshooting/Guest-User-Guide-v4.pdf (1.9 mb)

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/MLC-National-Panui-October-2024.pdf (1.6 mb)

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)

If you think that you have been adversely affected by this process and wish to make representations on the application, you must notify the Court in writing by 4 pm on the 1st day of July 2025 and specify brief details of your concerns.

Documents/Panui/Maori-Land-Court-National-Panui-July-2025-Edition.pdf (2.9 mb)

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.

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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)

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)

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