Reflections after nearly 20 years as a Māori Land Court
01 Nov 2013 | NewsIt could be that we are running the risk of becoming what is called a “row-boat society.”
It could be that we are running the risk of becoming what is called a “row-boat society.”
The concept of mana for Māori as a political power denoted absolute authority. It was absolute in the sense that it was commensurate with independence that was exercised by hapū and an exercise of authority that could not be interfered with by others.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
Beneficial owners may attend the meeting by electronic means if the necessary technology is available.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/2021-12-07-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template.pdf (398 kb)
Other than in unusual circumstances, it would not be prudent for the Trustees to make a loan to a Beneficial Owner on terms that included no interest being paid, a long term of repayment and no security against repayment, because a loan of that type could: a. mean that the Trust does not earn income that it could otherwise earn; b. subject the Trust capital to undue risk; and c. compromise the interests of other Beneficial Owners. 3.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Standard-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-with-Checklist-and-Disclaimer.pdf (488 kb)
It is one of the more notorious of the Hawke’s Bay ‘ten owners’ blocks.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
SINE DIE This term is used for Court hearings adjourned by a Judge indefinitely. It means “without a fixed day, indefinitely”.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
HOWEVER, THE COURT RETAINS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION AS TO THE TERMS OF ANY OCCUPATION ORDER. 3.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/2021-03-12-Example-Occupation-Order.pdf (150 kb)
Depending on the circumstances of the owners, it may be determined by the Court to be subject to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
Definitions 7.6 In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires: Act means Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. Court means the Māori Land Court or Māori Appellate Court. 8 Trust Property means property listed as Trust Property at the time the Trust was created and any further property which may in the future be acquired by the Trustees from any source for the purposes of the Trust.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Template-Comprehensive-Whanau-Trust-Order-Final-Version-30-June-2020.pdf (237 kb)
Third, what duties do the engaged owners owe to their fellow owners?
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/MLC-2014-Jun-Judges-Corner-Ambler-J.pdf (191 kb)