TERM OF OFFICE A trustee remains in office unless they are removed by order of the MLC. A trustee may resign sooner if they wish, or may be removed by the MLC if it considers this to be necessary after hearing relevant evidence.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
However, if the estate is small the family may decide not to seek probate from the High Court.
However, if the estate is small the family may decide not to seek probate from the High Court.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
Use this form to request a confirmed search of interests that may be held in the name of any deceased person who may have interests in Māori Freehold Land.
Footnotes 3 4 Term of office A trustee remains in office unless he or she is removed by order of the Court. A trustee may resign sooner if he or she wishes, or may be removed by the Māori Land Court if it considers this to be necessary after hearing relevant evidence.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)
This retention period recognises that the court may have a long-term need to refer to these records.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-03-03-RDS-Report.pdf (1.1 mb)
As a result of transitioning to Pātaka Whenua, reporting data could only be established up to May 2023. To provide a full year of comparative data, we are reporting from May 2022 to May 2023.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
I attach the new Practice Note for your records and advise that you may also find a copy on the new Māori Land Court website.
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
In the event of a material breach, the Landowner(s) may apply to the Māori Land Court to terminate the Occupation Order.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/2021-03-12-Example-Occupation-Order.pdf (150 kb)
Any lessees of the block will have to be consulted with regard to the proposal as it may affect their use of the block. Similarly, any mortgagees will also have an interest in the proposal as it may affect their security over the block.
