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The Heretaunga block created a national
scandal, as it was seen as an example of how
a ‘land ring’ could acquire large areas of land
to the detriment of small settlers.
Apportionment of a lease, mortgage,
or other encumbrance
When Māori land is partitioned, the Māori
Land court may apportion or adjust the
rights, obligations, or liabilities arising from
a lease, mortgage, or other encumbrance
between the partitioned blocks.
Apportionment of a lease, mortgage,
or other encumbrance
When Māori land is partitioned, the Māori
Land court may apportion or adjust the
rights, obligations, or liabilities arising from
a lease, mortgage, or other encumbrance
between the partitioned blocks.
MĀORI LAND COURT HEARING
The person applying for a partition order will need to attend
a hearing to explain how partition will provide for better use
of the land.
Trustees:
• may not mortgage or sell the land
• may grant a lease or occupation licence
• must seek the MLC’s consent to any lease or occupation
licence.
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 shares and
approved by the MLC.
9.
For Māori, good leadership depended upon how well those leaders responded to their people and how
well they were able to protect them and their whenua (lands).
