MLC 2023 Glossary of terms
AFFIDAVIT A written statement that is signed and either affirmed or sworn on oath and therefore able to be used as evidence in Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
AFFIDAVIT A written statement that is signed and either affirmed or sworn on oath and therefore able to be used as evidence in Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
(please continue on a separate sheet if necessary) Name Address Email: Please tick the statement(s) that apply Proposed Trustee Beneficiary/Owner signature Name Address Email: Please tick the statement(s) that apply Proposed Trustee Beneficiary/Owner signature Name Address Email: Please tick the statement(s) that apply Proposed Trustee Beneficiary/Owner signature Name Address Email: Please tick the statement(s) that apply Proposed Trustee Beneficiar...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-23-Application-Whanau-Trust.pdf (149 kb)
You can find historical information that may help you to gather information about your whakapapa. Read the Search for ownership guide for help on how to search by landowner.
However, there are hapū, iwi, and whānau that whakapapa to this land and may have used it for generations.
Fee: $ 399.00 MĀORI APPELLATE COURT CONTACT DETAILS This application must be filed with the Chief Registrar of the Māori Appellate Court OFFICE OF THE CHIEF REGISTRAR Māori Appellate Court L7, Fujitsu Tower 141 The Terrace WELLINGTON DX Box SX11203 WELLINGTON PH:(04)9143102 Fax: (04) 914 3100 mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz NOTICE: undefined: Off undefined_2: Off undefined_3: of the Court made at: undefined_4: Off undefined_5: Off undefined_6: Off Specify nature of...
The unique relationship between Māori and whenua is recognised by the MLC and the records held by the Court form an invaluable part of the whakapapa of all Māori people. The MLC operates under the provisions of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (‘the Act’).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
To date, the Court has determined the successors of 125 original owners and are now seeking whakapapa information for the remaining owners from around 1895 who have not yet been succeeded to.
Having a conversation with your whānau about your whenua and whakapapa can be helpful before getting started. It is a good idea to ask them about: What land blocks you might be an owner in An accurate record of your whakapapa How you became an owner or beneficiary to your whenua.
Being prepared to consider the other party’s views will increase your ability to reach a resolution. What does whakapapa mean to me? What do I know? What do I feel?
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/3.7-MLC-Mediation-Workbook.pdf (343 kb)
Save the information you search for later use, including putting together whakapapa. Track the progress of applications you have submitted.