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Due to the cost involved, applications to the Family Court are preferable.
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2023 05 31 Notification of Applications Over 6 months old in MLC MAC
Applications are grouped by District and include the application reference number, the date on which the application was received by the Court, the subject of the application, the authority under which the application is made and the applicant(s).
MLC 2023 Glossary of terms
APPLICANT Someone who signs an application made to the court.
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Panui April 2023
The Court may, if it cannot otherwise address those concerns, order that the application be reheard.
March 2026 National Pānui
The Court may, if it cannot otherwise address those concerns, order that the application be reheard.
Ngā utu tono
Application fees
Fees vary across applications. Application fees are set out in the Māori Land Court Fees Regulations 2013.
Ngā wenewene mō te whenua Māori
Disputes about Māori land
If you have a current application in the Māori Land Court that is being delayed by a dispute, you can ask for your application to be put on hold while you attempt to settle the dispute outside of court.
Mēnā kāore koe i te whakaae ki te putanga
If you disagree with the outcome
You should also ask your lawyer about the likely costs involved, as it can be expensive. An application for judicial review must be submitted to the High Court of New Zealand, not the Māori Land Court.
FINAL Panui November 2023 web
The Court may, on considering your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing if the application has already been determined.
Te hono mamao ki te kōtitanga
Attending a court hearing remotely
Ensure that your device is muted when you join the hearing, as you may join while another application is still being heard. Please wait until your application is announced to unmute yourself, confirm that you’re present, and let the court know if any other people are present with you.