Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsI also filed two section 45 applications in relation to those succession applications which were made in the 1970s.
I also filed two section 45 applications in relation to those succession applications which were made in the 1970s.
Before 6 February 2021 Succession applications are decided by Māori Land Court judges.
Has there been a previous succession to the deceased? Yes/No* If yes, specify the following details of that previous succession: Place:_________________________________________ Date:______________________ Minute book reference:________________________________________________ 22.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (919 kb)
A whenua tōpū trust: can include one or more Māori land blocks, or general land owned by Māori can include a wide range of beneficiaries, for example, a community, hapū or iwi in a specific area makes the land trustees legally responsible for managing the land has a Court-approved trust order that sets out the rights and responsibilities of the trustees requires that any funds received by the trust be used for Māori community purposes, and doesn’t require any succession to the curr...
Has there been a previous succession to the deceased? Yes/No* If yes, specify the following details of that previous succession: Place:_________________________________________ Date:______________________ Minute book reference:________________________________________________ 22.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (216 kb)
With the current level of dedicated staff, the succession work for the remaining blocks could be completed within a minimum of 5 years.
Full names of children adopted out: …………………………………………………………. 10 Has there been a previous succession to the deceased? Yes/No* Select one If yes, specify the following details: Place: ……….…………………………………………..………………… Date: ….…………………………………………….………………… Minute book reference: …………………….………………… 11 Other comments you may wish to make on this application....
Documents/SILNA/S113-29-93-Appln-to-Determine-Successors-for-SILNA-Lands-Hawea-Wanaka.pdf (407 kb)
By providing clearer information upfront, the guides support improved application quality and will help you engage with the Court more confidently. How to apply for succession Read the guide here on how to apply for succession.
If this is not done, the Court may direct that formal notice be given to the beneficiaries. 5 Wills Wills do not apply to these successions to SILNA Lands under the Court’s inquiry under section 29 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
By providing clearer information upfront, the guides support improved application quality and will help you engage with the Court more confidently. How to apply for succession Read the guide here on how to apply for succession.