The Act now clarifies that Māori Land Court judges will follow
the tikanga of the hapū or iwi associated with the land being
succeeded to when deciding whether whāngai can succeed to
a land interest.
filed an application affectiing the above land in the Māori Land Court/Māori Appellate Court at: (Complete the physical and postal
addresses for the Court)
Physical address:
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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.
Then call 027 275 7472 to let us know that you have emailed your application.
3. Your application will be dealt with, and you’ll be notified of the outcome.
Page 2 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 33
The Māori Land Court of New Zealand
(please select the name of the Māori Land Court District in which some of all of the land is located)
Please select one District Taitokerau Waikato Maniapoto Waiariki
Tairāwhiti Tākitimu Aotea Te Waipounamu
SUBJECT OF APPLICATION
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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.