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Developed by judges for judges and published by Te Kura Kaiwhakawā (Institute of Judicial Studies), the bench book offers guidance on what judges may need to know, understand, and do when hearing applications in the Māori Land Court (the Court).

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Importantly, it also tells the story of the modern Māori Land Court, who we are, what we do, and what motivates us to provide a high level of service to Māori landowners.

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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.

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Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 08/25 - 13 NOTICE OF APPEAL Form 13 Rule 8.8(a) WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? Use this form to file an appeal against a final decision or determination of the Māori Land Court.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-13-Notice-appeal.pdf (72 kb)

  Māori Land Court staff can give you advice to help you prepare what you need to take to the judge for the grant of your occupation order.

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Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 06/25 A1 Request for fee waiver, reduction or refund Māori Land Court Fees Regulations 2013, Regulation 7(1)(a) For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz What is this document for? All applications to the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court require a fee to be paid before they can be lodged with the Court.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-A1-request-waiver.pdf (1.4 mb)

Date of Death: (where applicable) LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: FULL NAMES OF THEIR PARENTS: Male Female Deceased (a) Parent: (b) Parent: FULL NAMES OF THEIR BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Male Female Deceased (a) (b) (c) For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz APPLICATION FOR A SEARCH Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Form 19 Rule 10.1(1) WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? Use this form to request a confirmed search of interests that may be held in the name of any deceased person who may hav...

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-19-Application-search.pdf (194 kb)

(Address to which documents or correspondence in connection with the application can be posted or delivered) Phone Number(s): Home: Work: Mobile: Fax: Email Address: NOTICE OF CONSENT I hereby confirm as follows that: (Please tick the statement that applies ) I do not have any criminal convictions for dishonesty or any other offences that may disqualify me from being a trustee; I do not have any civil or criminal proceedings pending before any Court; I am not currently an un-discharg...

Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-B1-Consent-trustee.pdf (311 kb)

Many councils have also changed their rating policies to encourage those developments. What then, is so special about Utuhina? First, they have had tensions over many years, which have been the consequence of a long-term trust over multiply-owned Māori land, which have had to be heard in the High Court.

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For contact details, see the back page of this factsheet or go online to maorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us What is a Māori incorporation? A Māori incorporation is a structure similar to a company.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.8E-SEP21-Maori-Incorporations-Factsheet.pdf (370 kb)