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We were established to convert customary Māori land into titles which could be acquired, initially by the colonial government and later by individual settlers.
Toitū te Whenua
Land Information New Zealand
Toitū te Whenua hold information about historical transfers, surveying titles, or land that has been converted to general land.
We work closely with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) to ensure that information about Māori land is accurately recorded and maintained as part of the New Zealand property title and survey system. Visit Te Toitū Whenua's website
Te Tari Taiwhenua
Department of Internal Affairs
There are various funding grants managed by the Department of Internal Affairs that Māori land trusts may be eligible for.
We work closely with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) to ensure that information about Māori land is accurately recorded and maintained as part of the New Zealand property title and survey system. Visit the Te Toitū Whenua website
Te Tari Taiwhenua
Department of Internal Affairs
There are various funding grants managed by the Department of Internal Affairs that Māori land trusts may be eligible for.
S L Dodd
Chief Registrar
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Description of reasons for outstanding
applications
Application is with court staff for processing and has not been referred to a judicial officer (such as a
Judge or Registrar) for final determination.
This may include historical memorial schedules, court minutes and judgements, survey plans, and title orders.
Documents that are not included in the public record include:
will files (original wills with probate orders made by the Māori Land Court)
personal files (original grants of administration made by the Māori Land Court or files which deal with personal property in addition to Māori land)
adoption files (where an adoption was granted by the Māori Land Court)
any document or r...
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and a vesting order made at 102
Rotorua MB 332-333 on 5 April 1956
- Application to the Chief Judge
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A20220010829 45/93 Nathan John Bevin CJ 2022/30 - David Te Au - and a
succession order made at 41 South
Island MB 9-10 on 24 February 1965
- Application to the Chief Judge
A20220010942 58/93 Anthony Insley Appeal 2022/7 - Awanui Haparapara
No. 2B No. 1B Sec 2 - and a judgment
made at 277 Waiariki MB 35-62 on
16 June 2022 - Notice of Appeal
A20220011703 45/93 Donna Mar...
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Applying for succession
Succession application types
Succession and whāngai
Succession with no living descendants
Succession with a living husband, wife, or partner Māori freehold land can be owned by one owner or several owners and in some cases, there might be hundreds of owners in one block or title of land. The accurate documentation of succession to land is critical and enables landowners to work together to make decisions about its use for the benefit of all landowner...