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... Evidence of sufficient support of the owners to exchange
Evidence that the owners have had sufficient notice and opportunity to discuss
and consider the application
Supporting documents may include, letters of support, letters opposing, minutes
of meetings held,
If in doubt please refer to the Māori Land Court Rules 2011
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Completed By: _________
...Trust; and
(b) After that, at least once every [INSERT NUMBER] years.
4.2 The Trustees must take all reasonable steps to notify the Beneficiaries of any general
meeting of the Beneficiaries.
4.3 The Trustees must keep an attendance record and minutes of all general meetings of
the Beneficiaries.
Once you've confirmed these details, you can find further information through the following sources: Pātaka Whenua
Pātaka Whenua is the online portal that holds the Māori Land Court electronic record, which includes minutes and orders. Pātaka Whenua gives you the ability to search and access Māori land information, submit an enquiry and file a Court application from anywhere at any time.
Dated:
3 ARE ANY MĀORI LAND INTERESTS HELD BY THE ADMINISTRATOR(S)
pursuant to an order of the Court made under section 112 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
YES (go to question 4) NO (go to question 5)
4 PROVIDE DATE OF ORDER(S) AND MINUTE BOOK REFERENCE
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...• agree to set up the trust
• agree which blocks of land or shares should be included in
the trust
• agree to the terms of the draft trust order which sets out
the trustees’ powers, rights and obligations
• nominate trustees
• take accurate minutes.
To find out more about how to set up a trust, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/creating-a-trust-or-incorporation/
Types of trustees
The Act recognises 3 types of trustee.
...• agree to set up the trust
• agree which blocks of land or shares should be included in
the trust
• agree to the terms of the draft trust order which sets out
the trustees’ powers, rights and obligations
• nominate trustees
• take accurate minutes.
To find out more about how to set up a trust, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/creating-a-trust-or-incorporation/
Types of trustees
The Act recognises 3 types of trustee.
Fee: $ 66.00
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
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CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Signed consents of any owners who have not signed the application
Signed consents of proposed trustees
Minutes of meeting agreeing to constitute a Whānau Trust (where applicable)
Draft trust order if the standard trust order is not used (or modified draft supplied by the Court)
MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS
All applications may be lodged with the Registrar...