To find out more about the types of trusts, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/
Setting up a trust
Landowners can set up a trust by holding a meeting,
nominating trustees to manage their property interests, and
then applying to the Māori Land Court (application forms
can be obtained from Māori Land Court offices).
To find out more about the types of trusts, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/
Setting up a trust
Landowners can set up a trust by holding a meeting,
nominating trustees to manage their property interests, and
then applying to the Māori Land Court (application forms
can be obtained from Māori Land Court offices).
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Form 22A
Rule 10.9(3)
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM
(i) This form must be accompanied with the
appropriate application fee and may be filed at
any office of the Court;
(ii) Please ensure that all information required on the
form is completed;
(iii) Where tick boxes are provided please ensure
you tick all those boxes that apply to your
application, unless you are re...
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CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Statement signed by alienee setting out how he or she is a member of the preferred class (if applicable),
including any necessary whakapapa details
Original instrument of alienation, properly executed and attested, and two copies
Special valuation of the land any improvements thereon, or interests in the land, by a registered valuer; or
NOTE: Information provided in all applications forms part of the Court’s perman...
Māori incorporations must maintain an interests register to
record for each member of the management committee the
details of their interest in the Māori land incorporated and
their dealings in the interest.