For more details, go to maorilandcourt.govt.nz
MĀORI LAND TRUSTS
CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES
Custodian trustees are responsible for:
• gathering together and holding the assets of the trust
• investing funds
• disposing of assets
• signing documents as directed by the responsible
trustees.
For more details, go to maorilandcourt.govt.nz
MĀORI LAND TRUSTS
CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES
Custodian trustees are responsible for:
• gathering together and holding the assets of the trust
• investing funds
• disposing of assets
• signing documents as directed by the responsible
trustees.
Dispensing with that level of analysis leads to a document that is no more
Māori Land Court | Judge’s Corner
Judge D J Ambler
than a philosophical discussion, and ignores the central point of a review of this type,
which is to critically examine the existing law.
Or go online to maorilandcourt.govt.nz/apply/fees-
and-forms
What to file with your application
You should file documents in support of your case. For
example, for an application for succession, you’ll need a
death certificate, any grant of administration (grant of
probate2 or letters of administration3) or the original will,
minutes of a whānau meeting if a whānau trust is required,
and consents of the proposed trustees.
In making an application under the Special Aid Fund, an applicant must:
7.1 Submit a Special Aid Fund application form addressing the matters above;6
7.2 Submit an estimate signed by the lawyer to be appointed that should include:
(a) The applicable hourly rate;
(b) An estimate of hours covering the following steps (as applicable):
(i) Receiving initial instructions and reviewing client/Court
documentation;
(ii) Initial legal assessment and advice;
(iii) Preparing and advi...
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2024
The purpose of the National Pänui / Te Pänui ä Motu is
to provide notice to interested parties of hearings being
conducted in, and applications received by, the Mäori Land
Court.
After the judge, registrar, or mediator makes a decision, you will receive the court minutes and orders which will also be documented in the court record. If your application was for dispute resolution, only the order will become a part of the record.