In recognition of the principles of the Act that land is taonga tuku iho, of special significance, and to promote the retention of the land in the hands of its owners and their whānau and hapū, the Judges usually require that an owner wishing to gift or sell an interest first consult with their children and whānau.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-transferring-maori-land-shares-english.pdf (333 kb)
In Pātaka Whenua, landowners can find information about their whenua, search the court record, and apply to the court directly online.
Judge Wara has broad experience in both the Waitangi Tribunal and the Māori Land Court, acting for whānau, hapū and iwi. Judge Wara is also a member of the Waitangi Tribunal.
If you’re not sure which application form to complete, you can find more information about different types of applications in our Whenua section.
This means issues of a personal and sensitive nature to whānau may be discussed in a public court hearing.
I know that presently there are difficulties for members of whānau trusts in relation to grants for education or to kaumatua, and in voting at meetings.
Much has been achieved by the project for Māori land owners, their whanau and hapu by giving greater certainty to title issues.
PAGE 11 of 15 QUORUM The minimum number of members that must be present at a meeting to make it valid.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
Many urupā are traditional burial grounds, and are the places where whānau and hapū members expect to be buried when their time comes.
Once all, or most, owners have been identified, the Trustees will consider opportunities for the whenua to be utilised productively, in a manner that may generate income and benefits for the whānau, as was originally intended. If you believe that you, your parents, or another whānau member may be an owner, please contact Barry Stewart at bj.stewart@xtra.co.nz.
Documents/Landowner-notices/Alton-Block-VII-Section-2-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Panui.pdf (80 kb)
