Discussion on leases and licenses over Māori Reservation land
01 Apr 2012 | NewsSome marae are lucky enough to be supported, at least in part, by ahu whenua land trusts which may make donations, in money or in kind, to keep the marae running.
Some marae are lucky enough to be supported, at least in part, by ahu whenua land trusts which may make donations, in money or in kind, to keep the marae running.
This is the case for the largest and most successful trusts and incorporations, such as the Tuaropaki Trust and Mangatu Incorporation, right down to the smallest papakainga trusts.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/MLC-2014-Jun-Judges-Corner-Ambler-J.pdf (191 kb)
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)
CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Death Certificate or other evidence as to death (see note (i) above) Original or certified copy of the Will Written confirmation to surrender lifetime right (where applicable) Consents to succession by whāngai (where applicable) Minutes of meeting agreeing to constitute a Whānau Trust (where applicable) Completed Whānau Trust form and draft Trust order (where applicable) Notes to assist applicants MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS This...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2.pdf (392 kb)
However, the trustees must have the power to grant licences to occupy in their trust order. The trust order may also limit who may apply and impose any conditions.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)
Trustees Where the land is vested in trustees and where the trust order 14 allows, the trustees may negotiate the terms of an easement with the interested parties.
Trustees Where the land is vested in trustees and where the trust order 14 allows, the trustees may negotiate the terms of an easement with the interested parties.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)
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)
While it is unlikely your trust order will conflict with the provisions of the new Trusts Act, you may wish to seek advice on this point.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)
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)