I have experienced those difficulties notwithstanding the fact that I was a practising lawyer and familiar with the workings of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act. The difficulty in forming a whānau trust multiplies with each generation that passes.
Trustees are appointed by the Māori Land Court under the jurisdiction set out in s 222 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. In making appointments two crucial criteria must be considered.
The Māori Land Court must confirm any trust order you decide upon (sections 219 or 244 of Te Ture
Whenua Māori Act 1993).
If you require assistance, please contact your local Māori Land Court office.
NOTICE TO PREFERRED CLASSES OF ALIENEES AS TO RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Sections 147A and 152
In the Māori Land Court
of New Zealand
Aotea District
TAKE NOTICE that the Hochi Land Company Limited has made an application to the Māori
Land Court at Whanganui for confirmation of a sale of Himatangi No. 2B No. 2 block (being
38.177 hectares more or less) located on Himatangi Block Road, Himatangi.
Any final terms of trust are subject to confirmation by the Māori Land Court in accordance with
sections 219 or 244 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
5. If you require assistance, please contact your local Māori Land Court office.