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Searching with
only Block District, Ownership Category, or Ownership Type without a name or ID may produce a
large number of search results.
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Step 4
Once you have entered your search criteria, click “Search”.
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Search by Ownership
You can use the ownershipsearch option if you know either the owner name, owner ID, block name, block ID, block
district, ownership category, ownership type, or a combination of the options.
Please click on all
names in the list to view all ownership details. When searching for ownership it will show:
• Owners details
• Block associated with that owner
• Share amounts
• Any Trusts if applicable
2.9 SEARCHING OWNERSHIP
TIP: When looking for an owner put a “%” (wildcard) in between the first and last name.
For detailed steps on using the Search menu to find an ownership, please refer to the Search for
an ownership guide available in the same guidance area as above.
...kaiwhakamahi manuhiri i Pātaka Whenua
What registered users and guest users can do in Pātaka Whenua
What you can do
Guest user
Registered user
Search the block map
Search documents
Search management structure
Search ownershipsSearch the court record
Make an enquiry
Make an application and pay the filing fee
Save and return to your incomplete application
Track progress on your applications and enquiries...
Choose the
appropriate state to help narrow down search results.
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Step 4
Once you have entered your search criteria, click “Search”.
Records relating to the investigation of ownership of Māori Customary Land, its subsequent
conversion to Māori Freehold Land and the chain of ownership, alienation and use of that land, are
fundamental to the history of New Zealand, and are the subject of continuing interest and inquiry
with important rights attached.