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Documents/Maori-Land-Data/Maori-Land-Update-2020.pdf (281 kb)
Whilst all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy of this information, the Ministry of Justice makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any information contained herein.
Documents/Maori-Land-Data/2025-10-28-MLC-Maori-Land-Update-2025.pdf (229 kb)
On this page Upcoming trustee training Current trustee training roster We offer online training to help trustees better understand their duties and legal obligations, and how to run trusts successfully.
The hope is that you can come to a decision about how to move forward without legal involvement. This service is voluntary, so everyone involved in the dispute must agree to take part.
E kore hoki e āheitia te whakatū tiaki whenua kia herea te taonga, te whenua rānei ki tētahi tono i raro i te ture ‘Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988’. Tikanga tuku Ka haere tonu te tikanga tuku.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-land-trusts-tereo.pdf (754 kb)
Secondly, their refinements to this structure, after many meetings, has created a model which better represents the grassroots “ownership” of the block. 1) The standard structure is the same: The ahu whenua trustees are the legal “owners” of the block in dealings with third parties and must ensure compliance with the district plan, payment of local body rates etc and are responsible for the block’s services, access etc.
Judge Milner is currently a Solicitor, Senior Associate and Special Counsel at Kāhui Legal. He graduated from Victoria University with an LLB and BA in Māori and Political Science and International Relations and BA Hons (First Class) in Political Science and International Relations.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP1 1:00 PM AP-20260000007065 43/93 Deputy Registrar Part Haruatai 9 (Roadway) – Rehearing of application (AP- 20230000022024 – Determine status of land as Māori roadway, AP- 20230000022030 – Constitute an Ahu Whenua Trust, AP- 20230000022034 – Application for exchange order and easement for right of way access) Judicial Conference. The Court may convene to make orders.
If you’re considering this option, we recommend that you seek legal advice immediately. You should also ask your lawyer about the likely costs involved, as it can be expensive.
Trustees to be added are: Legal name Address 3. Signed consents are attached of - Select the statement(s) that apply • the retiring or resigning trustees: • the proposed trustees Note: Signed consents of those trustees who are retiring by rotation according to the terms of the trust order, or who were present and accepted the election process, are not required
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-38-Application-to-add-reduce-replace-or-remove-trustees-202104.pdf (299 kb)
