MLC maori reservations english
The Court may determine who pays any costs associated with the inquiry.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)
The Court may determine who pays any costs associated with the inquiry.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)
For any other application, you can apply to the Family Court or High Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
Due to the cost involved, applications to the Family Court are preferable.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
Due to the cost involved, applications to the Family Court are preferable.
Prepare for court hearing AP-20240000014155 19/12/2024 Tuhuna 12A1 block - Application for payment from the Māori Land Court Special Aid Fund for reasonable legal costs.
Fees vary across applications. Application fees are set out in the Māori Land Court Fees Regulations 2013.
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.
APPLICANT Someone who signs an application made to the court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
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).
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.