MLC Form 37 Constitute Ahu Whenua Trust
Name of trust: [specify] 2. Date(s) and place(s) of meetings of owners: [specify] 3.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-37-Constitute-Ahu-Whenua-Trust.pdf (256 kb)
Name of trust: [specify] 2. Date(s) and place(s) of meetings of owners: [specify] 3.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-37-Constitute-Ahu-Whenua-Trust.pdf (256 kb)
nt or death are: Reason for removal https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz Page 3 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 38 2.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-38-Application-to-add-reduce-replace-or-remove-trustees-202104.pdf (225 kb)
I/we would like a partition of the land because: (set out reasons why you want a partition) 2. I/we believe that a partition will benefit this block of land because: 3.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-39-Application-for-a-partition.pdf (789 kb)
I am/We are* the beneficiary/beneficiaries* of a whānau trust, [name of whānau trust], ______________________________________________________________________ which holds a beneficial interest in the block. 2. My/Our* shareholding or entitlement equates to [size] ________________ hectares/square metres* Note: To calculate the area multiply the number of shares you hold or are entitled to by the area of the block and divide by the total number of shares in the block. 3.
The reasonable fees and expenses of a person (other than a lawyer) who is eligible to be funded from special aid 3. I/We* do/do not* have a lawyer to assist with this application.
The beneficiaries are called the beneficial owners. 2. For information on trustees’ duties and responsibilities see Part 3 of the Trusts Act 2019 and Part 12 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. 3.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/20210715-Trustees-Role-and-Duties.pdf (349 kb)
• whether: 1. the balance sheet is properly drawn up and gives a true and fair view of the state of the Māori incorporation’s affairs 2. the profit and loss account is properly drawn up and gives a true and fair view of the results of the Māori incorporation for that financial year 3. the share register has been duly and correctly kept.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.8E-SEP21-Maori-Incorporations-Factsheet.pdf (370 kb)
In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land. What has changed? Historically, disputes over Māori land often had to be resolved through public court sittings before a judge.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)
In July 2019, the Government passed the Trusts Act 2019 (replacing the Trustee Act 1956). This new Act sets out the core principles and default rules for trusts, including trusts created under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. The aim is to make the law easier to understand.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)
WHY MAKE THIS CHANGE? The time and travel costs associated with attending a court sitting are removed when an application can be decided by a registrar. This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)