2025 11 30 5.11 report
The Māori Land Court moved to a new database, Pātaka Whenua, in late May 2023 replacing the Māori Land Information System (MLIS).
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Aorere Accretion determination of status and ownership of land
The land marked ‘accretion’ shows the newly formed land.
2024 05 31 Notification of Applications Over 6 months old in MLC MAC
The Māori Land Court moved to a new database, Pātaka Whenua, in late May 2023 replacing the Māori Land Information System (MLIS).
Documents/5-11-reports/Notification-of-Applications-over-6-months-old-31-May-2024.pdf (1.7 mb)
Nau mai ki te Pātaka Whenua
Te Kooti Whenua Māori launches Pātaka Whenua
28 Apr 2023
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Pātaka Whenua, the Māori Land Court’s new online portal, launched in June 2023.
MOJ0217.6E OCT21 Applications
Or, if you prefer, you can post your application. You should send it to the office for the district in which the land is situated.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
Forgotten password help v1 5
If you have forgotten your username, you will need to contact the Māori Land Court by email at MLCTeWaharoa@justice.govt.nz.
How-do-I-user-guides/Forgotten-password-help-v1-5.pdf (1.2 mb)
Submitting an application v1 6
māorilandcourt.govt.nz 8 Step 12 Now on the Declaration page, you will need to provide a digital signature. Depending on your device/computer type, use either your mouse, finger, or electronic pen to sign your name in the pale green box.
How-do-I-user-guides/Submitting-an-application-v1-6.pdf (2.2 mb)
Forgot Password Guide v4
māorilandcourt.govt.nz Forgot Password Guide Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court If you forget your password, please follow these instructions.
Documents/Troubleshooting/Forgot-Password-Guide-v1.pdf (349 kb)
He uiuinga whānui mā ngā kaiwhakamahi o Pātaka Whenua 2025
Pātaka Whenua (our online portal) – Court User Survey
01 Sept 2025
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E te rangatira, tēnā koe. The Māori Land Court warmly invites you once again to share your thoughts on the service you’ve received from us - this time, with a focus on your experience using Pātaka Whenua.
Te noho i tō whenua
Occupy your land
There are three key factors you’ll need to consider if you and your whānau want to occupy or build on your land.