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The new technology allows you to submit applications and enquiries online, find maps, and search ownership information online wherever you may be.

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At this point in te pā whenua, landowners are now ready to take their next step. That may be submitting another type of application or getting in contact with other agencies or organisations who can assist you with the next chapter of your journey.

Located in:  Our application process

Ko te amorangi ki mua ko te hāpai ō ki muri Understanding how we can help you to have a positive experience Just like the marae and how we organise ourselves to carry out the relevant rituals, nau mai is where information gathering and preparation takes place before you file an application. You may want to search our records, submit an enquiry, or talk to us in person.

Located in:  Our application process

Tono tuihono Apply online Submit your application online in Pātaka Whenua.

Located in:  Our application process Apply to the court

FEE REFUND A court user can submit an application, have a judge or registrar direct to refund their application filing fee.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)

Our team committed many hours of overtime to entering new applications into Pātaka Whenua and progressing applications towards resolution.

Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2024-Matariki-2025.pdf (16 mb)

In Pātaka Whenua, landowners can access this information online, from anywhere at any time. They can also submit applications and enquiries online and receive real time updates.

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This could include: continuing with a current application in the Māori Land Court submitting a further application to the Māori Land Court seeking advice or continuing with further mediation with the same or a different mediator.

Located in:  Our application process Attend court or mediation

Although this will require time, effort, and patience, it is important to have support from other owners before submitting an application. The judge will always consider the wellbeing of the whenua and other owners when making a decision.

Located in:  Māori land Use your land

This programme of work is on-going. Present day application records are (once concluded) filed both electronically by application number in the MLIS and physically on a closed application file by the last minute book reference associated with the application, or on the related Trust file (if the application related to a management structure) or by personality or estate file (if the application related to a succession) in the district registry offi...

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)