Acknowledgements to Te Puni Kōkiri for
the use of their whare
TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI - INFORMATION SEMINARS
Venue: Te Puni Kōkiri, 9 Ronwood Avenue, Manukau
Wednesday 29 July and 30 September 2026
9.30 AM – 11.30 AM
❖ Ownership, Succession and Whānau Trusts
Pātaka Whenua: Searching the Record
Wednesday 26 August and 28 October 2026
9.30 AM – 11.30 AM
❖ Ahu Whenua Trust Set Up and Trust Applications
Pātaka Whenua: Searching the Record...
Fifth The project has also highlighted the need for the Māori Land Court to be more proactive in its identification and review of defunct trusts and incorporations due to circumstances such as the death of key trustee or management committee members.
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.
With the focus of the recent review on increased productivity of land, let’s not forget the many trusts and incorporations that already do a great job and are success stories that have been celebrated this weekend.
