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Introduction While hearing succession applications I often find myself suggesting to those appearing in front of me to consider forming a whānau trust.

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You will see that the top progress bar has updated to reflect the final steps needed to submit the application. Step 11 If you find a mistake while reviewing the Application Summary, click on the green pencil icon to make the necessary amendments, then click “Submit”.

How-do-I-user-guides/Submitting-an-application-v1-6.pdf (2.2 mb)

Secondly, when trustees find themselves in difficulty with the result that a trust suffers substantial losses, the Court is criticised for failing to properly supervise trusts and for appointing individuals lacking the necessary ability, experience and knowledge to administer trusts effectively.

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Dispute resolution 7.1 If disputes or disagreements arise about: 7.1.1 Conflicts of interest; 7.1.2 Allegations about trustee misconduct; 7.1.3 The performance of a trustees or trustees; 7.1.4 The practice of tikanga and/or kawa at the marae; or 7.1.5 Interpretation of this charter; they shall be communicated in writing to the secretary. 7.2 The secretary shall acknowledge receipt of the communication within 7 days and shall refer the communication to the trustees at their nex...

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/2021-12-07-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (190 kb)

Rehearings Sometimes further relevant information might come to light immediately after the Court hearing or, when you receive the minutes, you might find that what you thought you had said was not correctly recorded and has affected the outcome of your application.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 kb)

MOJ0217.8E_SEP21maorilandcourt.govt.nz More information To find out more about Māori incorporations, go online to maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and- incorporations Or you can visit your local MLC office or attend an offsite clinic.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.8E-SEP21-Maori-Incorporations-Factsheet.pdf (370 kb)

Committee of management The Māori incorporation’s committee of management is responsible for registering the transfer against the incorporation’s share registration, but may refuse to register if they are not satisfied that the transferee is a member of the preferred classes of alienee, or if the transfer is not properly completed. More information To find out more about transferring Māori land shares, go online to maorilandcourt.govt.nz Or you can visit your local MLC office or a...

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.3E-OCT21-Transferring-Maori-Land-Shares.pdf (78 kb)

I attach the new Practice Note for your records and advise that you may also find a copy on the new Māori Land Court website.

Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)

It can be difficult to contact the other owners of your whenua, but you must try to find and contact them to discuss your plans. Permission from trustees or Māori incorporation Māori land is often managed by a trust or incorporation on behalf of the owners or shareholders.

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