Factsheet Legislative changes supporting housing initiatives web version
The lease or occupation license does not grant a title of ownership; this remains with the trust.
The lease or occupation license does not grant a title of ownership; this remains with the trust.
This appraisal report allows the Court to seek an authority from the Chief Archivist on the potential transfer of records - once that authority is granted - then a separate process will be undertaken to determine what, if any, records will be transferred.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
If the Māori incorporation holds land that has been determined to be “investment land” in terms of section 256 of the Act, it may gift or sell that land without restriction. Granting a lease The Māori incorporation can grant a lease of any land it holds, but any lease over Māori freehold land for a term of more than 52 years must be agreed to by a resolution passed by the shareholders owning at least 50 percent of the shares and approved by the Māori Land Court.
If the Māori incorporation holds land that has been determined to be “investment land” in terms of section 256 of the Act, it may gift or sell that land without restriction. Granting a lease The Māori incorporation can grant a lease of any land it holds, but any lease over Māori freehold land for a term of more than 52 years must be agreed to by a resolution passed by the shareholders owning at least 50 percent of the shares and approved by the Māori Land Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-incorporations-english.pdf (856 kb)
Apply online Download the application form Tauatanga ina tukuna te mana whakahaere rawa whaiaro Succession when grant of administration is held If a person with Māori land interests passes away and their estate has probate , letters of administration , or an election to administer the estate granted by the High Court, you can apply for succession (when a grant of administration is held).
Alienation is when landowners grant certain rights of their land to another person.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.8E-SEP21-Maori-Incorporations-Factsheet.pdf (370 kb)
For example, for an application for succession, you’ll need a death certificate, any grant of administration (grant of probate2 or letters of administration3) or the original will, minutes of a whānau meeting if a whānau trust is required, and consents of the proposed trustees.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
From 6 February 2021 The Māori Land Court can grant an occupation order to a beneficiary of a whānau trust.
Easements, apart from those granted to provide access to land, may be varied or cancelled on application to the MLC.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)
Rather, a grant of special aid is a relevant factor to be taken into account on a case-by-case basis.
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)