(2) The following matters must be set out in the application:
(a) in respect of the order or certificate of confirmation that is the subject of the application,—
(i) the date of the order or certificate; and
(ii) a description of the land affected; and
(iii) the names of the owners affected or, in the case of succession, the name of the deceased:
(b) in respect of the mistake or omission sought to be corrected,—
(i) a statement of the nature of the mistake or omission,...
If a successor has passed away
If your whanaunga is named on the list but has passed away, apply to the Māori Land Court for succession.
View the Hāwea/Wānaka Succession Form here .
Another point that the Court may consider in the context of experience is a nominee’s former or current role as a trustee and the extent to which that has been successful or otherwise. Where a trustee has been involved in difficult situations on other trusts, whether or not a satisfactory explanation has been provided may also be a necessary point to review.
The rapid pace of Treaty settlements has created challenges for the Tribunal, and the number of the applications in the Māori Land Court continues to rise as well.
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Legal terms used for Māori land
Term used to describe landowners
Terms used in succession
Terms used in land ownership
Types of land ownership Terms used for Māori land
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act provides legal definitions for different types of Māori land ownership.
