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APPLICATIONTO CONSTITUTE A WHĀNAU TRUST
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Section 214
Form 36
Rule 12.3
WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Use this formto create an Ahu WhenuaTrust (a land trust) by vesting one or more land blocks in trustees to
manage, as set out in a trust deed/order on behalf of the beneficial owner(s).
For office contact details, go to
www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/contact-us
To download a form from our website, go to
www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz/application-forms
If you prefer your application be decided in court by a judge,
tick that option on the applicationform.
Use this formto add, reduce, replace or (in exceptional circumstances) remove trustees of a Whānau Trust, Kaitiaki Trust,
Ahu WhenuaTrust, Whenua Tōpū Trust, Pūtea Trust or Māori Reservation.
Introduction While hearing succession applications I often find myself suggesting to those appearing in front of me to consider forming a whānau trust.
APPLICATIONTOFORM WHĀNAU TRUSTTO BE USED ONLY WITH AN APPLICATION FOR SUCCESSION
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Section 214
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CONSENT
We, the undersigned, consent to the formation of the Whānau Trust and, where named above as a trustee,
consent to our appointment.
