The Act now clarifies that Māori Land Court judges will follow the tikanga of the hapū or iwi associated with the land being succeeded to when deciding whether whāngai can succeed to a land interest. This means that in some cases whāngai may succeed to land interests as if they were a birth child or grandchild of the person who has passed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
Page 3 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 21 A descendant of any former owner who is or was a member of the hapū associated with the land.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-25-Confirmation-alienation.pdf (108 kb)
What was really interesting was to hear comments from cousins of mine, many of them older than me, who had heard similar stories during their lifetime but who had never, for whatever reason, been able to verify the fact that we still had some Māori land interests.
Once a trust is established, you can apply to the Court to make changes to, review, or terminate, the trust.
Becoming a trustee is a big commitment. While it can be difficult and time-consuming, it can also be very rewarding.
(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: NOTE: Where fax or email addresses are given these may be used as a means of notice and service.
(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: NOTE: Where fax or email addresses are given these may be used as a means of notice and service.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-1-General-application-v2.pdf (113 kb)
Contents: Applications for hearing in JANUARY | KOHI-TÄTEA 2023: (Please note that these in person hearings may be substituted for remote hearing by Zoom depending on operating Covid-19 protocols) 2 - 5 Aotea District 6 - 11 Te Waipounamu District 11 - 17 Waiariki District 18 - 23 Waikato Maniapoto District 24 Appendix 25 - 37 Applications that remain outstanding in the Office of the Chief Registrar 38 - 44 Notices 45 - 49 Mäori Land Court and Mäori Appellate Court Sitting Dates 2022...
Use this form to request a confirmed search of interests that may be held in the name of any deceased person who may have interests in Māori Freehold Land.
Apply online Download the application form (form 30) Download the application form (form 31) Transferring land to someone who is not a member of the PCA To transfer your land by gift or sale to a someone who is not a member of the preferred class of alienee (link to definition), you will need to apply for a confirmation of alienee.
