Speech to the Federation of Māori Authorities National Conference
10 Dec 2014 | NewsAfter 15 or so years as a corporate lawyer, you can imagine my surprise to have the opportunity to join the Māori Land Court.
After 15 or so years as a corporate lawyer, you can imagine my surprise to have the opportunity to join the Māori Land Court.
In practical terms there is almost no customary land, ie land that has not gone before the Court and to which title has been issued to particular owners in defined shares, remaining.
Once you are ready, click “Search”. To look at finding a block with the Block Map, please continue to the next page.
How-do-I-user-guides/Download-a-List-of-Current-Owners-Report-v1-6.pdf (2.7 mb)
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Having a conversation with your whānau about your whenua and whakapapa can be helpful before getting started. It is a good idea to ask them about: What land blocks you might be an owner in An accurate record of your whakapapa How you became an owner or beneficiary to your whenua.
Also, remedies available to the Māori Land Court have been expanded. Benefits The Māori Land Court is better placed to assess the cultural implications of how interests in Māori land should be dealt with.
If the need arises, owners can apply to the MLC to have the land declared a public road.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)
To find out more about how to set up a trust, visit maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and- incorporations/creating-a-trust-or-incorporation/ Types of trustees The Act recognises 3 types of trustee.
Uploads/MOJ0217.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)
To find out more about how to set up a trust, visit maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and- incorporations/creating-a-trust-or-incorporation/ Types of trustees The Act recognises 3 types of trustee.
Uploads/MOJ0217-v2.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)
To find out more about how to set up a trust, visit maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and- incorporations/creating-a-trust-or-incorporation/ Types of trustees The Act recognises 3 types of trustee.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)