In 2022, with the adjustment of the rules under the Protection Framework, the Court held a series of special sittings to celebrate the appoint- ment of these three new judges with their whānau, colleagues and friends. All events were auspicious occasions with people travelling from far and wide to attend the sittings.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
Those entitled to succeed do not wish to form a whānau trust. Those entitled to succeed have conferred and wish to vest the interests of the deceased into a whānau trust.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (1.2 mb)
Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust We have started working with Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust, formed by Ngāi Takoto, Te Apōuri, and Te Rarawa, on developing a joint action plan.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2023-Matariki-2024.pdf (11 mb)
Ngā puka taupānga me te puka Tarahiti Succession and Trust application forms External link Form 20: Certificate by administrator Rule 10.2(3), Sections 111 or 113 (PDF 85 kb) External link Form 21: Succession (grant of administration) Rule 10.2(2)(a), Sections 113 and 117 (PDF 919 kb) External link Form 22: Succession (no grant of administration) Rule 10.2(1),(2), Sections 113 and 118 (PDF 216 kb) External link Form 23: Application for wh...
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP4 2:00 PM AP-20230000035802 67/93 Richard Rickardo Smith, Nuki o Te Hapu Tahawai ki Rataroa Whānau Trust (trustees), Aroha Herewini (Kaupare Law, Counsel) Pupuke M Lot 1 DP 81424 (Nuki o te Hapu Tahawai ki Rataroa Whānau Trust) - Variation of trust order – Judicial Conference
From its beginnings as a mechanism that enabled the acquisition by Pākehā of huge tracts of Māori land, the Court has continued to evolve to the present day when it enables and assists with the retention and utilisation of Māori land by its owners, whānau and hapū. The Māori Land Court has been here for 150 years and if Māori have their way, it is here to stay.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
Decide on voting threshold for a poll vote (for voting by shareholding) 14.4 This is the standard treatment of whānau trusts that put their shares into ahu whenua trusts.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP4 10:00 AM AP-20230000031094 AP-20230000031098 241/93 Tai Wiremu Kerekere He whakamutunga atu i te Wiremu Kerekere Whānau Trust me Te Haumihiata Sarah Kerekere Whānau Trust Termination of the Wiremu Kerekere Whānau Trust and Te Haumihiata Sarah Kerekere Whānau Trust SP5 1:00 PM AP-20260000004861 19/93 Elias Juan Manuel Herupara A1D2 - Injunction against any person in re...
This is an opportunity to assist in reconnecting with and developing a significant Māori land block, which has remained idle for many decades, into a productive asset for our whānau and future generations. Kā mihi nui, The Trustees Alton Block VII Section 2 Ahu Whenua Trust
Documents/Landowner-notices/Alton-Block-VII-Section-2-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Panui.pdf (80 kb)
Much has been achieved by the project for Māori land owners, their whanau and hapu by giving greater certainty to title issues.
