In addition, there were requirements in Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 and previous legislation for the transmittal of Māori Land Court orders as to title, which had not been consistently applied. Much has been achieved by the project for Māori land owners, their whanau and hapu by giving greater certainty to title issues.
To achieve this change is possible only in particular circumstances and strict rules apply. Similarly, partition of land, ie cutting it up into smaller parcels, has become particularly difficult and happens rarely.
Some of the matters the judge should consider are: 1. A judge should apply the above principles firmly and fairly and not accede too readily to suggestions of bias. 2.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Maori-Land-Court-Recusal-Guidelines.pdf (226 kb)
It is essential that the Court applies s 222 of the Act carefully to ensure the most appropriate nominees are appointed to the role of trustee having regard to their ability, experience and knowledge and their broad acceptability to the beneficiaries.
Te utu i ngā tāngata tika Pay the right people You must ensure that the funds received for the trust are applied for the benefit of the shareholders or beneficiaries of that trust.
Finances 4.5 The trustees will receive and apply monies due and ensure that accounts are properly kept so that there is at all times a good record of the finances of the marae. 4.6 The accounts need not be audited annually, but if serious questions are raised about the accounts, the trustees will ensure that an audit of the accounts is undertaken by a suitably qualified person. 4.7 In any event, the trustees will ensure that an audit is undertaken not less than every five years.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
In these circumstances you, or someone else affected, can apply for a rehearing. An application for rehearing must be made within 28 days of the date of the order (usually the same date as the hearing).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)
NOTICE TO PREFERRED CLASSES OF ALIENEES AS TO RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993, Sections 147A and 152 In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Aotea District Subject of application Kai Iwi 5D1A2 (Record of Title 1038392) Notice I, Donald Brent Richards, have applied to the Māori Land Court at Whanganui for confirmation of a sale of the above Māori freehold land.
Documents/Landowner-notices/1-v3.-Aotea-Notice-to-PCA.pdf (58 kb)
As a trust, incorporation, or other entity subject to Māori land laws, you can apply for Māori Authority status from Inland Revenue (IR).
(State name and block number of land, Māori Incorporation, or other matter in respect of which the application is made) APPLICATION: I / We ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................
