Use this form if:
• the interests come from a deceased person
• you are lodging a succession application at the same time
Māori Land Court application guides
How to constitute a whānau
trust
Date produced: January 2026
Last modified: June 2026
Constituting a whānau trust
Types of whānau trust application forms
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The following supporting documents are needed for both application forms:
• Form B1 – consent to be appointed as...
...Constituting an ahu whenua or whenua tōpu trust
Option one – application to constitute an ahu whenua
trust (Form 37)
Māori Land Court application guides
How to constitute an ahu
whenua trust or whenua tōpū
trust
Date produced: January 2026
Last modified: June 2026
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a statement setting out:
• how the owners were informed of the application
• the opportunity given to the owners to consider the matter
• the outcome of th...
...to apply to the Māori Appellate Court for leave to appeal a decision after the time limit for
filing an appeal has expired, in accordance with section 58(3) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and rule
8.14(2) of the Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026.
Office use:
Application: ACCEPTED / REFUSED
Dated: ..............................................................
Te Kura Pohatu
Ngāti Kahungunu
Te Kura (TK) Pohatu was approved as a mediator in July 2026. Based in Heretaunga Hastings, TK supports parties to resolve disputes through respectful dialogue and collaborative problem solving, helping achieve practical and sustainable outcomes for whanau.
The Māori Land Court is notifying all owners of the above block about the following hui:
WHENUA: Tokerau A7, A8 and A9 (Combined) Section A
DATE: Friday, 7 August 2026
TIME: 9:30 AM
VENUE: Māori Land Court
1143 Haupapa Street
Rotorua
ZOOM: Meeting ID: 851 0825 3828
Passcode: 024235
Kaupapa:
• Occupation order for Tasheenachantel Pia
• Constitution of an Ahu Whenua Trust
Any questions please contact michael.savage@justice.govt.nz...
The Māori Land Court is notifying all owners of the above blocks about the following hui:
WHENUA: Karikarirau, Huruaute, Te Kaha No 31, Te Koau 1 and Te Koau 2 blocks
TRUST: Te Koau Lands Trust
DATE: 30 May 2026
TIME: 9:30 AM registration 10:00 AM start
VENUE: Te Kaha Beach Hotel
3 Hotel Road
Te Kaha
ZOOM: Meeting ID: 851 0825 3828
Passcode: 024235
Kaupapa:
• Elect new (5) trustees
• Consider proposal for an occupation order
Any questio...
By application to the Māori Land Court to provide notice of the following hui:
Whenua: Omuturangi 7C2
Date: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Hawera Library,
121 High Street,
Hāwera 4610
Zoom: Meeting ID: 946 7045 6816
Kaupapa:
To consider a 10-year lease to Richard Muller (Haybarn Farms Limited) from 21 February 2024
Establishment of an Ahu Whenua Trust
Election of trustees
Trust terms
For further information please contact Aotea Māori Land Court on 06 34907...
By application to the Māori Land Court to provide notice of the following hui:
Whenua: Omuturangi 7C3
Date: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Hawera Library,
121 High Street,
Hāwera 4610
Zoom: Meeting ID: 946 7045 6816
Kaupapa:
To consider a 10-year lease to Richard Muller (Haybarn Farms Limited) from 21 February 2024
Establishment of an Ahu Whenua Trust
Election of trustees
Trust terms
For further information please contact Aotea Māori Land Court on 06 3490...
