If you're unsure whether this guidance applies to your situation, or need help
preparing an application, please contact your local Māori Land Court o�ce.
You can also find out more online at www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
What costs are involved with appeals and charging
orders?
Mau hikaia! Mau hikaia! Te ahi e ko Rangi matua Te ahi e ko Papa matua Te ahi e Rangi, te ahi e Papa Tēnei te kaunoti tapu Hei hika atu mō te tipua Hei hika atu mō te tawhito Ka whakamaranga!
[full name(s)],
apply pursuant to section 113 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (as provided for in Clause 15.6.2 of the Ngāi Tahu
Deed of Settlement and in accordance with the Court’s inquiry under section 29 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993),
for determination of the successors to the deceased.
You can read what has changed in the “Update history” at the start of the bench book.
Will Te Kura Kaiwhakawā publish more bench books?
Yes, Te Kura Kaiwhakawā is working to publish the Sexual Violence Trials Bench Book and Kia Mana te Tangata | Judging in Context: A Handbook later in 2025.
Any owner or interested person may use this form to apply to the Court to call or direct the Registrar to call a meeting
of assembled owners for any Māori Freehold land or General Land owned by Māori to consider 1 or more resolutions for
those matters set out in section 172 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (attached as a schedule to this form)
Office use:
Application: ACCEPTED / REFUSED
Dated: ..............................................................
(full name),
apply for an exemption from the requirement under section 158 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to provide a special valu-
ation
REASONS FOR APPLICATION: ( tick as appropriate)
The alienation is by way of gift
The alienee is a close relative being my.............................................................................................................................................................................
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The Māori Land Court of New Zealand / The Māori Appellate Court of New Zealand
(Please select the name of the Māori Land Court District in which the application was lodged)
Please select one District Taitokerau Waikato-Maniapoto Waiariki
Tairāwhiti Tākitimu Aotea Te Waipounamu
APPLICATION NUMBER: ...........................................................................................................................................................................