You will also need to be clear what the plan is for building on the land, including who the housing is for. Contact a Māori Land Court offices for further information about building on Māori land.
There are many ways Māori connect with and utilise whenua, depending on the economic, social, and cultural aspirations of the whānau for the whenua. The Māori Land Court, alongside our partner agencies, are here to support you and your whānau throughout your whenua journey.
We can help you to set up trusts and incorporations to manage your whenua or hold land interests on behalf of your whānau.
Ō mātou tari ā-rohe Our district offices Contact your nearest district office.
Now, landowners and other court users can choose to resolve disputes related to Māori land through a free tikanga-based dispute resolution service provided by the Māori Land Court.
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If you require assistance, please contact your local Māori Land Court office.
By providing your contact information, you will be consenting to your information being shared with Te Puni Kōkiri and the Office for Māori Crown Relations - Te Arawhiti.
Keeping your phone number, email address and postal address up to date is important.
Thank you Utuhina and the Court in Waiariki for your contribution to the evolution of effective structures to administer and utilise multiply-owned Māori land.
Ō mātou tari ā-rohe Our district offices Contact your nearest district office.
