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Absolute interests are not subject to any other restrictions or orders (not in a trust, not a remainder interest or a life interest).

Located in:  Māori land

 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)

SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT 16 10:15 AM AP-20240000007330 133/93 Tawhirimatea Te Auripo Rewita Williams 155 Omarumutu Road, ToaToa, Opotiki (GS5C/1477 section 1 SD Plan 7971) - Change from General land to Māori freehold land 17 10:15 AM AP-20240000007331 214/93, 219/93, 222/93, 220/93 Tawhirimatea Te Auripo Rewita Williams 155 Omarumutu Road, ToaToa, Opotiki (GS5C/1477 Section 1 SD Plan 7971) - Constitute the Tawhiri and Kaa Williams Whānau trust in resp...

Documents/Panui/55.-Taitokerau-10-April-2026.pdf (125 kb)

Engaging and communicating within a Māori context Describe how you engage effectively with whānau and others in culturally grounded settings.

Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-application-form.pdf (2 mb)

That invitation is not made by an order of the Court but by the hope for parties to move forward and strengthen the relationships and kinship ties of the whānau involved.

Located in:  Hui and court hearings News

Succession to Māori land interests can be complex for whānau and for whāngai, and Māori land is often owned by members of different whānau (with different views on whāngai succession).

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)

The Maori Land Court will ‘vest’ the land interest by way of a vesting order. This occurs most commonly between close whānau members.

Located in:  Māori land Becoming a landowner

Grounds for application: I am a party to a contract or arrangement relating to the proposed transfer; or I am the transferor/donor of the land or interest; or I am a trustee for a person entitled to the land or interest 3. Consultation with whānau I have consulted with my immediate whānau about this application; and There are no objections from my whānau 4.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-30-Vesting-order.pdf (336 kb)

Disputes about whenua Māori can be complex and difficult for whānau. They can delay whānau connection to whenua, and plans for developing land.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)

Having a conversation with your whānau about your whenua and whakapapa can be helpful before getting started.

Located in:  Māori land