• Whānautrust
This is a whānau-oriented trust. It allows the whānau to
bring together their Māori land interests for the benefit of
the whānau and their descendants.
• Whānautrust
This is a whānau-oriented trust. It allows the whānau to
bring together their Māori land interests for the benefit of
the whānau and their descendants.
• Whānautrust
This is a whānau-oriented trust. It allows the whānau to
bring together their Māori land interests for the benefit of
the whānau and their descendants.
Examples of what could be considered ‘simple’ trust matters
include:
• forming a whānautrust for a single owner’s interests or
shares; or
• terminating a kaitiaki trust for a minor when the person
reaches 20 years of age; or
• appointing a trustee to a whānautrust.
Above and on previous page: draft survey plan ML566985 and satellite view. The area marked ‘erosion’ shows
land that was part of the original Crown Grant but has since eroded.
Those entitled to succeed do not wish to form a whānautrust.
Those entitled to succeed have conferred and wish to vest the interests of the deceased into a whānautrust.
The Māori Land court will provide a
draft letter for you to use. Send copies
of the letter, the application, the
preliminary plan, the notice of fixture,
and the other requirements to the
appropriate people.
12 Attend the Māori Land Court hearing.
The Māori Land court will provide a
draft letter for you to use. Send copies
of the letter, the application, the
preliminary plan, the notice of fixture,
and the other requirements to the
appropriate people.
12 Attend the Māori Land Court hearing.
You will also need to provide:
a copy of their death certificate or other evidence of death
an original or certified copy of the will
written confirmation from any spouse or partner who wishes to surrender a lifetime right (if applicable)
consents agreeing to include succession by whāngai (if applicable)
a completed WhānauTrust application, drafttrust order, written consent from trustees, and minutes from the hui agreeing to constitute a WhānauTrust