Submitting an application v1 6
Step 4 The application process can be slightly different depending on what application you have selected.
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MLC Form 36 Application to constitute a whanau trust
If your application is determined by a Registrar, you will not need to attend court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-36-Application-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust-202104.pdf (159 kb)
MLC Form 38 Application to add reduce replace or remove trustees 202104
If you would prefer your application to be he rd in court by a Judge, please indicate here ETAILS OF CHANGES TO TRUSTEES: .
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-38-Application-to-add-reduce-replace-or-remove-trustees-202104.pdf (299 kb)
MLC Form 40 Occupation order
Where required, information provided in this application will be included in resulting orders of the Court.
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MLC Form 35 Exchange order
Information provided in all applications forms part of the Court’s permanent record under rule 7.19 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011.
MLC 2023 Glossary of terms
APPLICANT Someone who signs an application made to 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.
MLC National Panui April 2025
The Court may, if it cannot otherwise address those concerns, order that the application be reheard.
MLC Form 39 Application for a partition
Where required, information provided in this application will be included in resulting orders of the Court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-39-Application-for-a-partition.pdf (811 kb)