I stress that a whānau trust is designed to manage specified shares in Māori land, it facilitates the bringing together of interests for the benefit of descendants and most importantly is a valuable tool to prevent ongoing fragmentation or, more correctly, fractionalisation of shares.
Terms used in succession Wira Will A will is a legal document that states how a person wants their estate (finances, assets, property) to be managed and distributed after they pass away. Te mana whakahaere rawa whaiaro Formal administration / letters of administration Formal administration / letters of administration is where the High Court confirms legal authority to a person to manage the estate of someone who has passed away.
Introduction Trustees perform a vital role in the administration and management of Māori land. They have many important responsibilities to fulfil and must balance the expectations of the beneficiaries with their duties as prudent trustees.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 5 10:00 AM AP-20250000008263 58/93 Te Arawa Management Limited Appeal 2025/15 - Lot 1 Deposited Plan SA19243 (CFR SA63B/895) - 78 Town Point Road, Maketu, Lot 3 Deposited Plan SA19243 (CFR SA18B/128) - 72 Town Point Road, Maketu, Lot 4 Deposited Plan SA19243 (CFR SA18B/129) - 76 Town Point Road, Maketu and Lot 5 Deposited Plan SA19243 (CFR SA18B/130) - 76 Town Point Road, Maketu blocks and an order determining the status of the la...
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As a court of record, we are responsible for the accurate documentation of the succession and management of Māori land. The legislation that enables us to perform this role is Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, which recognises the importance of Māori land as taonga-tuku-iho – of special significance to Māori passed down through generations.
As well as an external portal, Pātaka Whenua serves as a case management system for te Kooti, in which kaimahi will complete majority of their mahi.
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Current trustee training roster Let us know what day and time suits you best: Tuesday Thursday July 29 6:00 pm FULLY BOOKED July 31 10:00 am August 05 3:00 pm August 07 6:00 pm FULLY BOOKED August 12 6:00 pm August 14 10:00 am August 19 3:00 pm August 21 6:00 pm August 26 6:00 pm August 28 10:00 am September 02 3:00 pm September 04 6:00 pm September 09 6:00 pm September 11 10:00 am September 16 3:00 pm September 18 6:00 pm September 23 6:00 pm September 25 10:00 am Sept...
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In its legal use, this means physical or mental disablement that, in the opinion of the Court, results in a person lacking, wholly or partly, the competence to manage their affairs in relation to their property. 8.
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