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Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-5-Notice-appear.pdf (122 kb)

In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)

The MLC operates under the provisions of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (‘the Act’). Title reconstruction and improvement Title1 reconstruction and improvement is covered by Part 14 of the Act.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)

Trusts still need to have regard to provisions for trusts in Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. Why make this change?

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)

However, “alienation” is broadly defined in Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. For instance, an alienation includes the making or grant of any lease, licence, easement, mortgage or charge or any kind of encumbrance or trust in respect of the land in the reservation.

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Indeed, the owners all accept that I must resolve the issue in this instance” Tikanga Māori is defined in Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (the Māori Land Act) as “Māori Customary rights and values”.

Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)

This form is used to apply to the Māori Appellate Court for leave to appeal a decision after the time limit for filing an appeal has expired, in accordance with section 58(3) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and rule 8.14(2) of the Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-12A-Application-for-leave-to-appeal-out-of-time.pdf (130 kb)

For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz HE WHAKAAETANGA KIA PĪRATIA TĒTAHI TONO APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL FROM A PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Section 59 Form 14 Rule 8.13 Office use: Application: ACCEPTED / REFUSED Dated: ..............................................................

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-14-Leave-to-appeal-prelim.pdf (132 kb)

Use this form if you want the Court to review a determination or order made by the Registrar under sections 113A or 235A of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. Under Rule 8.1AAA of the Māori Land Court Rules 2026, all review applications must be made using this form, Form 11B.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-11B-Application-for-review-of-Registrars-determination-or-order.pdf (415 kb)

There have, of course, been numerous ahu whenua trust orders with composite whānau trust-administered areas created since Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 gave statutory recognition to shareholdings within blocks according to discrete whakapapa groups.

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