The short point is that templates and practise notes may be required to give all players in the mediation process greater certainty. Overall, the more simplified mediation process now included in the Act, premised on tikanga Māori and flexibility, is welcomed.
The reference code that was displayed in the green confirmation banner will be shown in the Task ID column.
How-do-I-user-guides/Download-a-List-of-Current-Owners-Report-v1-6.pdf (2.7 mb)
The reference code that was displayed in the green confirmation banner will be shown in the Task ID column.
How-do-I-user-guides/Download-an-ownership-details-report-v1-3.pdf (964 kb)
Step 1 In your web browser, visit the Māori Land Court website www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz and click the green tab in the top right area labelled “Pātaka Whenua – our online portal”.
How-do-I-user-guides/Search-for-an-ownership-v1-6.pdf (910 kb)
A significant number of applications were adjourned during this period - in April alone approximately 500 cases were notified in the National Pānui, and subsequently adjourned under the Chief Judge’s protocol to be heard at a later date.
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM (i) This form must be accompanied with the appropriate application fee and be filed with the Registrar in the District in which the land is located; (ii) Please ensure that all information required on the form is completed; (iii) Where tick boxes are provided please ensure you tick all those boxes that apply to your application, unless you are required to select one box, then only select the box that applies; (iv) If there is i...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-39-Application-for-a-partition.pdf (194 kb)
Step 2 Using the boxes provided, fill in the requested personal and address details. If needed, you can use the “Reset Enquiry Form” and “Refresh” buttons in the top right corner to clear the boxes.
How-do-I-user-guides/Submitting-an-enquiry-v1-6.pdf (1.1 mb)
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM (i) This form must be accompanied with the appropriate application fee and be filed with the Registrar in the District in which the land is located; (ii) Please ensure that all information required on the form is completed; (iii) Where tick boxes are provided please ensure you tick all those boxes that apply to your application, unless you are required to select one box, then only select the box that applies; (iv) If there is...
Retiring trustees may stand for re-election if they are nominated. 3.6 Only in the first year of the operation of this charter, the seven trustees elected will not all serve for a term of 3 years.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
There are some cases cited in the bench book that are only available in private commercial subscription legal databases.
