• Whānau trust This is a whānau-oriented trust. It allows the whānau to bring together their Māori land interests for the benefit of the whānau and their descendants
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-OCT21-Maori-Land-Trusts.pdf (341 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.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP2 10:30 AM AP-20240000004644 113/93 118/93 Patrick Rata Francis Quinn Waitai Rata Harrison - Succession SP3 10:30 AM AP-20230000022652 239/93 Te Tumu Paeroa on behalf of the Māori Trustee Taieri A Sec 22 – Appoint Stephen Bryant as advisory trustee SP4 10:30 AM AP-20230000034460 239/93 Matai Te Ūkaipō Whānau Trust Matai Te Ūkaipō Whānau Trust - Replace Joseph Ross Taurima, Alex Taurima and Loanna Rose Smiler...
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP11 10.00AM AP-20230000026534 A20230004443 113/93 117/93 Gaylene Rashelle Barnes Jack Mervyn Barnes also known as Jack Barnes – Transfer of deceased’s interests from Noeline Barnes as administrator to beneficiaries SP12 10.15AM AP-20230000034193 239/93 Kalolaine Heni Payne-Smith Miro Te Rata Joel Whānau Trust – Appoint Winners Pavihi, Kalolaine Heni Payne- Smith and Rose-Zina Sisillia Pito-Tofaeono as additional responsible tru...
Documents/Panui/14.-Waikato-Maniapoto-Specials-5-September-2024.pdf (152 kb)
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz FORM 23 Rule 12.3 TICK THE APPROPRIATE CHECKBOX: The beneficiaries entitled to succeed have agreed to constitute a Whānau Trust and vest the interests of the deceased into the proposed trustees.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-23-Application-Whanau-Trust.pdf (149 kb)
APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: A20230002028 113/93, 118/93, 214/93 Kelli Te Maiharoa Gaynor Anne Te Maiharoa also known as Gaynor Anne Howison - Succession and constitute a whānau trust A20230002030 118(6)/93 Deputy Registrar Lyn Atwell Ryan - Succession (further interests) MApr1/2023 MApr1/2023 6 For further clarification please contact: Dist...
Documents/Panui/Special-Panui-Te-Waipounamu-April-2023.pdf (209 kb)
You will also need to provide: a copy of their death certificate or other evidence of death an original or certified copy of the will written confirmation from any spouse or partner who wishes to surrender a lifetime right (if applicable) consents agreeing to include succession by whāngai (if applicable) a completed Whānau Trust application, draft trust order, written consent from trustees, and minutes from the hui agreeing to constitute a Whānau Trust (if...
Since 1 July 1993, shares in a Māori incorporation are deemed to be interests in Māori land and unless there’s an exemption, they’re treated the same as Māori land interests. Whānau trusts A whānau trust can be set up at the time of succession.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (355 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP11 10:20 AM AP-20240000013426 239/93 Henare Kuka He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī mō Kuka Whanau Papakainga Trust - Replace Akanihi Kuka with Henare Kuka as trustee of the Kuka Whanau Papakainga Trust To be heard with Pānui 36 - AP-20250000001888 - He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī mō Kuka Whanau Papakainga Trust - Replace Louise Ngatai with Henrietta Keelan-Lawson and Katarina Ngatai as trustees of the Ku...
Documents/Panui/3.-Waikato-Maniapoto-21-August-2025.pdf (123 kb)
The enclosed terms of trust are an example of a COMPREHENSIVE trust order which you may use for your whānau trust.
