Māori Land

Landowners and legal advisers acting in conveyancing transactions that affect Māori freehold land have a clear responsibility to ensure the compliance requirements under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 are properly addressed.

Questions and answers regarding Māori land, including requirements of the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, legal resources, Landonline information and contacts.

A record of title of Māori land will not always show a conclusive notation confirming Māori Freehold Land status

The Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (the Act) puts a number of responsibilities on practitioners acting in land transactions that change the ownership status of Māori land. The Act gives the Māori Land Court jurisdiction to determine by status order the particular status of any parcel of land.

Process for solicitors to follow when completing an e-dealing transaction that may involve Māori freehold land.