Full names of party’s brothers and sisters: (if any and specify whether full brother or sister, whether half brother or sister, whether any were adopted in or out of family, whether legally or as a whängai) a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Page 7 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 35 5.
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 (121 kb)
If you would prefer your application to be heard in court by a Judge, please tick here: Page 3 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 38 2.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-38-Application-to-add-reduce-replace-or-remove-trustees-202104.pdf (123 kb)
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)
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)
The review will be done by a judge, who will be able to confirm, change or cancel the decision and issue a court order. M O J0 21 7.1 2_ JA N 21 https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/contact-us/draft-regional-map-page/ https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/application-forms/
The name of the proceedings and the case number. 2. Your role in the proceedings (e.g. applicant, respondent, legal representative for the applicant). 3.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Maori-Land-Court-Judgment-Delivery.pdf (128 kb)
WAITITI, Senior Business Advisor Leigh NICHOLAS, Information and Records Management Analyst Ministry of Justice Māori Land Court / Māori Appellate Court L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX SX11203, Wellington, New Zealand T +64 4 914 3102 F +64 4 914 3100 E mlcrdsfeedback@justice.govt.nz W www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz http://www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/ Contents What is a Retention and Disposal Appraisal Report?
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
