Use this form to create an Ahu Whenua Trust (a land trust) by vesting one or more land blocks in trustees to manage, as set out in a trust deed/order on behalf of the beneficial owner(s).
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-37-Constitute-Ahu-Whenua-Trust.pdf (272 kb)
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)
With shares held by individuals becoming increasingly fractionated but shares held in whānau trusts being relatively stable, I foresee a time when these whānau trusts will be major shareholders in trusts and incorporations.
How to constitute an ahu whenua trust or whenua tōpū trust Read the guide here on how to constitute an ahu whenua trust or whenua tōpū trust.
Examples of what could be considered ‘simple’ trust matters include: • forming a whānau trust for a single owner’s interests or shares; or • terminating a kaitiaki trust for a minor when the person reaches 20 years of age; or • appointing a trustee to a whānau trust.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF REGISTRAR PĀNUI Contact Details Office: Office of the Chief Registrar Address: Level 7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace, Wellington Mailing address: DX Box 11203, Wellington Phone: 04 914 3102 Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz Office hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Public Holidays) He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o ngā
Documents/Landowner-notices/9-June-2026-Panui-DCJ.pdf (154 kb)
AP-20240000003186 45/93 Josie Wade, Henry Francis (counsel acting) CJ 2024/29 - Penetana Matiu Heta also known as Ben Matthews and a succession order made at 18 Kaitaia MB 354-356 on 3/4/1995 - Application to the Chief Judge AP-20240000003200 45/93 Karamea Insley CJ 2024/25 - Awanui Haparapara No. 1 Māori Reservation block and an order appointing trustees made at 2 Conference MB 23-25 on 18/4/1996 - Application to the Chief Judge AP-20240000003255 45/93 Wairere Ormsby CJ 2024/2...
Documents/Panui/July-2025-Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar.pdf (428 kb)
AP-20240000003186 45/93 Josie Wade, Henry Francis (counsel acting) CJ 2024/29 - Penetana Matiu Heta also known as Ben Matthews and a succession order made at 18 Kaitaia MB 354-356 on 3/4/1995 - Application to the Chief Judge AP-20240000003200 45/93 Karamea Insley CJ 2024/25 - Awanui Haparapara No. 1 Māori Reservation block and an order appointing trustees made at 2 Conference MB 23-25 on 18/4/1996 - Application to the Chief Judge AP-20240000003255 45/93 Wairere Ormsby CJ 2024/27 -...
Bush, Deborah Bush Appeal 2026/4 - Maungatautari 5A1C3B Ahu Whenua Trust and orders to replace trustees heard at 286 Waikato Maniapoto MB 6- 27 on 16/10/2025 and made at a further hearing on 3/12/2025 - Notice of Appeal (Respondent: Maungatautari 5A1C3B Ahu Whenua Trust) 33 AP-20260000001801 45/93 Pauline Philomena Hokianga CJ 2026/11 - He tono ki te Kaiwhakawā Matua ki te whakahou, whakakore rānei i tētahi ōta o te kooti CJ 2026/11 - Appl...
For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the appropriate application number at: Physical address: Postal address: L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203 WELLINGTON WELLINGTON Phone: 04 914 3102 Fax: 04 914 3100 Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz STEVEN DODD Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court 2 APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICA...
