Understanding of the problems encountered by whānau in managing their whenua, for example, issues arising in trusts, incorporations, marae structures and Māori reservations issues.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-information-booklet.pdf (922 kb)
That number will change as life interests terminate, interests are consolidated into trusts, and applications for succession are filed with the Court.
Māori Land Trusts includes a section on whānau and pūtea trusts.
Māori Land Trusts includes a section on whānau and pūtea trusts.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-incorporations-english.pdf (856 kb)
For all types, you only need to make one application for succession to include all whānau. Individual whānau members do not need to file separate applications.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
Fee increase summary Current rate New rate $22 $23 $66 $68 $220 $228 $385 $399 Detailed fee list Māori Land Court Current rate (inc GST) New rate (inc GST) Filing an application in respect of the following: (a) hearing and determining any claim to recover damages from trespass or any other injury to Māori freehold land (b) hearing and determining any proceeding founded on contract or tort where debt, demand, or damage relates to Māori freehold land (c) any other de...
Documents/Articles/Detailed-list-of-fee-changes.pdf (287 kb)
Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 34 HE WHAKAŪ I TE TATŪNGA O TE HUIHUINGA Ā-WHĀNAU CONFIRMATION OF RESOLUTION PASSED AT FAMILY GATHERING Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Sections 151 and 176 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz Form 34 Rule 11.21 WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-34-Confirmation-family-gathering.pdf (158 kb)
Use this form to create an Ahu Whenua Trust (a land trust) by vesting one or more land blocks in trustees to manage, as set out in a trust deed/order on behalf of the beneficial owner(s).
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-37-Constitute-Ahu-Whenua-Trust.pdf (272 kb)
Use this form to indicate that you consent to be appointed as a trustee for any trust involving the jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-B1-Consent-trustee.pdf (311 kb)
In 2022, with the adjustment of the rules under the Protection Framework, the Court held a series of special sittings to celebrate the appoint- ment of these three new judges with their whānau, colleagues and friends. All events were auspicious occasions with people travelling from far and wide to attend the sittings.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
