The Māori Land Court
automatically sends a copy of all orders
affecting ownership to the Māori Trustee to
keep land records up to date. Because the
Māori Trustee also distributes money from
Māori land, it is important that addresses are
provided for all successors.
The Māori Land Court
automatically sends a copy of all orders
affecting ownership to the Māori Trustee to
keep land records up to date. Because the
Māori Trustee also distributes money from
Māori land, it is important that addresses are
provided for all successors.
Legislative changes affecting trusts
Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021
Updated provisions for removing a trustee
The Act now allows for the Māori Land Court to remove a
trustee if it is satisfied that they have lost the capacity to
perform their functions as a trustee, or that their removal is
desirable for the proper execution of the trust (for example
because they repeatedly refuse or fail to act as a trustee, they
become an undischarged bankrupt, o...
The trustee to be removed has been notified of this
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The trustee to be removed has not been notified of
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ote: If a trustee is to be removed, the Court requires an applic
ood reason can be shown for not doing so.
The Establishment of an Ahu Whenua Trust; to assist owners to manage commercial
uptake by Oakura 2 Incorporation and Tuatahi Farming.
2. Elect Responsible Trustee(s)
3. Elect Advisory Trustee(s); and
4.