Most Māori freehold land used for agriculture or forestry is managed by incorporations which operate like public companies with shareholders, or by trusts, or under leasing arrangements through the Māori Trustee. Incorporations appear to have fallen out of favour and I know of only one that has been formed in the last 20 years.
He also has experience in other areas of the law appearing before the District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of New Zealand.
There are a few reasons that additional interests might appear after the first succession: Incorporation shares: these may have been missed from the first application because no one knew they existed at the time.
The practice note demystifies what can appear a complex subject, and support both whānau and lenders to improve access to finance for development activity on whenua Māori.
If you see the block name you require appear in the list, you can select it to finish entering it in the Block Name box.
Be sure to select the option from the drop-down menu that appears, to confirm it has been correctly applied to the field.
How-do-I-user-guides/Search-for-a-document-v1-8.pdf (2.2 mb)
This is a snapshot of applications as at 31 August 2023 and some applications that appear on this schedule may already have been dealt with by the Court at the time of print.
(Address to which documents or correspondence in connection with the application can be posted or delivered) Phone Number(s): Home: Work: Mobile: Fax: Email Address: NOTE: Where fax or email addresses are given these may be used as a means of notice and service.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-38-Application-to-add-reduce-replace-or-remove-trustees-202104.pdf (220 kb)
To make these changes, an application must be made to the Māori Land Court and a further gazette notice will be required.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION On receiving an application, the trustees can request further information.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
