In July 2019, the Government passed the Trusts Act 2019 (replacing the Trustee Act 1956). This new Act sets out the core principles and default rules for trusts, including trusts created under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. The aim is to make the law easier to understand.
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In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land.
Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Changes effective from 6 February 2021 11 Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 About Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act is the primary legislation for Māori land.
You also need to update your records when a surviving spouse passes away or remarries and income rights pass to the successors, similar to the current process when life interests end. M O J0 21 7.1 1_ JA N 21 https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/contact-us/draft-regional-map-page/ https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/en/our-application-process/come-in-apply-to-the-court/application-forms/
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In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land. What has changed?
In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land. What has changed?
In August 2020, the Government passed targeted changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify the legal processes for owning, occupying and using Māori land. What has changed? Whāngai is the traditional Māori practice where a child is raised by someone other than their birth parents.
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The following details should be included in an inquiry: 1. The name of the proceedings and the case number. 2.
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TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI MĀORI LAND COURT RECUSAL GUIDELINES 1. Introduction The question of recusal is one that all judges must make themselves, having regard to the particular circumstances before them.
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The minute books, that is, the books or binders containing the hard-copy record of the proceedings of the Court; and B. The files of the Court containing the hard-copy applications and other documents or materials compiled by the Court in respect of each proceeding; and C.
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