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The members of the trust or 'trustees' are appointed to make decisions that protect the whenua and benefit all landowners, also known as 'beneficiaries' of the trust. Trusts can be 'interest based' or 'land based'.

Located in:  Māori land

The test call is to: Confirm that you can join by telephone or video-conference successfully and that you can use the technology.

Located in:  Our application process Attend court or mediation

OCCUPATION ORDER: An occupation order provides the right to build on a piece of land owned by multiple owners (but does not grant a title of ownership over that piece of land). Occupation orders can now be granted not only to the landowner or any person entitled to succeed to their interest, but also to beneficiaries of the whānau trust that holds a beneficial interest in the land.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-supporting-housing-initiatives-web-version.pdf (66 kb)

Common tupuna name is: Note: Care must be taken in selecting the tupuna, as the beneficiaries of the trust are the descendants of that tupuna.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-36-Application-to-constitute-a-whanau-trust-202104.pdf (112 kb)

I am/We are* entitled to succeed to the beneficial interests of [name of deceased], __________________________________________________________________________________________ being a deceased owner in the block named above, with [number of shares] ________________ shares out of a total of [total number of shares] __________________ shares in that block. I am/We are* the beneficiary/beneficiaries* of a whānau trust, [name of whānau trust], _________________________________...

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-40-Occupation-order.pdf (446 kb)

Where an person has a life interest or is a joint tenant in Māori Land you can use this form to transfer those interests to the beneficiaries (remainderman) or the other party to a joint tenancy where the life/joint tenant has passed away, wishes to surrender their interests or the life tenant has remarried or entered into a civil union or de facto relationship.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-24-Transmission-updated-1-9-22.pdf (311 kb)

Further information can be obtained including a zoom meeting link, contact Orepa Fiaalii on (06) 869 0423 (please quote reference AP-20230000023010 (A20220010722) Oliver Bailey Deputy Registrar Aotea Māori Land Court DX Box PX10207 WHANGANUI Phone 06 3490770

Documents/Landowner-notices/6.-Aotea-Notice-of-Hui.pdf (256 kb)

You don’t need to make an appointment to come and see us. You can also call or email us. 

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PÄNUI NO: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: COURT DISTRICT: 57 AP-20240000002221 113/93 118/93 Shirley Renae Phillips Kahu Porera Phillips - Succession Waikato Maniapoto TE ROHE O AOTEA continued 8 NATIONAL PÄNUI - Haratua / MAY 2024 Applications to be heard by a Registrar Which are Considered Simple and Uncontested The following applications have been lodged, under sections 113A or 235A of Te Ture Whenua Mäori Act 1993, for determination by a Registrar which ar...

Documents/Panui/MLC-National-Panui-May-2024.pdf (901 kb)

(Address to which documents or correspondence in connection with the application can be posted or delivered) Phone Number(s): Home: Work: Mobile: Email Address: NOTE: Where email addresses are given these may be used as a means of notice and service.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-16A-Injunction.pdf (571 kb)