Where a determination or order has already been made by a registrar, affected persons may also apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
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Apply online Download the application form Supporting document: Order Template and Checklist - Standard Ahu Whenua Trust Tarati whenua tōpū Whenua tōpū trust A whenua tōpū trust is established for land that is for community use or for a hapū or iwi.
When the court reviews the trust, it may: (a) make directions to the trustees; (b) confirm the trust order without variation; (c) vary the trust order; or (d) make an order terminating the trust.
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Note that this right does not extend to a mortgagee sale – see paragraphs 22-23 above. Trust Order: A Court order setting out the terms under which trustees hold and manage land or other assets vested in them by the owners of the land or assets.
Where that land is vested in a trust or an incorporation, such an order will only be made with the consent of the trust or management committee, and may be made for a specified period.
Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 37 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz APPLICATION TO CONSTITUTE AN AHU WHENUA TRUST Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Section 215 Form 37 Rule 12.4 WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? Use this form to create an Ahu Whenua Trust (a land trust) by vesting one or more land blocks in trustees to manage, as set out in a trust deed/order on behalf of the beneficial owner(s).
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A key function of this role is the on-going data and business information verification, maintenance and quality storage and care of all Court records including land titles, court orders, permanent paper records and other historical information of business and cultural significance.
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(3) Where the agreement is executed outside New Zealand, the signature of the transferor must be witnessed by: (a) A notary public; or (b) A Commissioner of Oaths; or (c) A Commonwealth Representative; or (d) A solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand or Australia; or (e) A Justice of the Peace of Australia (f) A practising solicitor, lawyer or attorney in the country where it is signed. (4) This form should be lodged with an application for confirmation of alienation on Fo...
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Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/25 - 40 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz APPLICATION FOR AN OCCUPATION ORDER Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Section 328 Form 40 Rule 13.15 WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Fee increase summary Current rate New rate $22 $23 $66 $68 $220 $228 $385 $399 Detailed fee list Māori Land Court Current rate (inc GST) New rate (inc GST) Filing an application in respect of the following: (a) hearing and determining any claim to recover damages from trespass or any other injury to Māori freehold land (b) hearing and determining any proceeding founded on contract or tort where debt, demand, or damage relates to Māori freehold land (c) any other de...
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