Media contact Liz Kennedy Judicial Communications Manager 027 369 6701 liz.kennedy@courts.govt.nz https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/ https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/ E harikoa ana Te Tumu Whakawā i te kopounga o Te Kaiwhakawā Matua hou o Te Kooti Whenua Māori
You do not need to file separate applications for each district. 1 The official record of legal ownership of property and the legal evidence of a person’s ownership rights. 2 A person who receives, as of right, a share of a deceased person’s estate. 3 Someone who is given authority by the High Court to manage and administer the estate of a deceased person.
You do not need to file separate applications for each district. 1 The official record of legal ownership of property and the legal evidence of a person’s ownership rights. 2 A person who receives, as of right, a share of a deceased person’s estate. 3 Someone who is given authority by the High Court to manage and administer the estate of a deceased person.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
However, the title of ownership remains with the trust or management body and the licence can’t be passed on by succession.
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.
Use this form to create an Ahu Whenua Trust (a land trust) by vesting one or more land blocks in trustees to manage, as set out in a trust deed/order on behalf of the beneficial owner(s).
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-37-Constitute-Ahu-Whenua-Trust.pdf (272 kb)
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.
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.
. • A sketch plan or diagram showing- o the area of the portion to be partitioned out; and o the position or locality of the partition relative to the whole block; and o any river, lake, or seashore boundaries of the whole block; and o the position of any easement or roadway required for access to the partitioned area • Details of how ownership of the land is to be apportioned after partition • Details of notice of the application or proposal to the owners, their opportunity to discuss it, the...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-39-Application-for-a-partition.pdf (811 kb)
For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the appropriate application number at: Physical address: Postal address: L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203 WELLINGTON WELLINGTON Phone: 04 914 3102 Fax: 04 914 3100 Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz STEVEN DODD Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court 2 APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICA...
