Succession without a will or administration (Form 22)
Sections 113 and 118 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and rules 10.2(1) and (2) of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011
Use this form when the deceased did not leave a will, or if they have left a will but there is no need
to obtain administration.
Constitute an ahu whenua or whenua tōpū trust
[Discussion notes and resolution]
Moved by: Seconded by: Move the resolution: Āe/Kāo
2. Terms of trust order
[Discussion notes and resolution]
Moved by: Seconded by: Move the resolution: Āe/Kāo
3.
Hold a whānau hui
Meet with your whānau (in person or online) to discuss:
• why you want to form the trust
• who the trustees will be
• what land interests will be vested
2. Record hui minutes
Take clear notes of the decisions made during the hui.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT
SP4 2:00 PM AP-20230000035802 67/93 Richard Rickardo Smith,
Nuki o Te Hapu Tahawai ki
Rataroa Whānau Trust
(trustees), Aroha Herewini
(Kaupare Law, Counsel)
Pupuke M Lot 1 DP 81424 (Nuki
o te Hapu Tahawai ki Rataroa
Whānau Trust) - Variation of trust
order – Judicial Conference
WAIKATO-MANIAPOTO
PĀNUI
Contact Details
Office Waikato-Maniapoto District
Address Level 2 BNZ Building, 348-354 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Mailing address DX Box GX10101, Hamilton
Phone 07 957 7780
Email mlcwaikato@justie.govt.nz
Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed on Public Holidays)
He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti
Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā
tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai...
WAIKATO-MANIAPOTO
PĀNUI
Contact Details
Office Waikato-Maniapoto District
Address Level 2 BNZ Building, 348-354 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Mailing address DX Box GX10101, Hamilton
Phone 07 957 7780
Email mlcwaikato@justice.govt.nz
Office hours Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed on Public Holidays)
He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti
Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā
tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai...
For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the
appropriate application number at:
Physical address: Postal address:
L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203
WELLINGTON WELLINGTON
Phone: 04 914 3102
Fax: 04 914 3100
Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz
STEVEN DODD
Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court
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APPLICATION NO:
DATE FILED:...
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HE TONO HEI WHAKAWHITI I TE TOIORATANGA, HE
TONO RĀNEI E WHAKATAU ANA I NGA PĀNGA O TE
TANGATA MŌ NGĀ RĀ O TŌNA AO
APPLICATION FOR TRANSMISSION BY SURVIVORSHIP OR
FOR DETERMINATION OF A LIFE INTEREST
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Sections 18(1)(a) and 127(2)
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nzWHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Māori Land Court application guides
How to apply for partition of
Māori freehold land
Date produced: December 2025
Last modified: June 2026
Understanding partition
Types of partition
2
māorilandcourt.co.nz
Option three – Full partition
A full partition means some or all the new blocks may be transferred to people outside the existing
ownership, hapū or group associated with the land.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT
SP11 2:00 PM AP-20260000004383 58/93 Jonathon Albert Appeal 2026/12 - DP17384 - 1 Beatrix
Street, Avondale, Auckland and a
dismissal of an injunction decision
made at 308 Taitokerau MB 221-225 on
25/2/2026 - Notice of Appeal
(Respondents: Kainga Ora Homes and
Communities)
SP12 2:00 PM AP-20260000007117 58/93 Jonathon Albert Appeal 2026/19 - 1 Beatrix Street,
Avondale, Auckland and a decision
dismissing an application to determine
stat...