The MLC operates under the provisions of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (‘the Act’). Trustees1 are bound by Te Ture Whenua Māori Act and the Trusts Act 2019.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/20210715-Trustees-Role-and-Duties.pdf (349 kb)
Types of trusts Under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, the MLC can constitute five types of trusts
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-OCT21-Maori-Land-Trusts.pdf (341 kb)
All Trustees must retain a copy of this Trust Order and any variations. Definitions 7.6 In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires: Act means Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
Apply online Download the application form Te tohu i ngā kaitiaki, ngā mema rānei o te komiti whakahaere Trustees & committee members Read about the roles and responsibilities of trustees and committee members.
Types of trusts Under Part 12 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, there are 5 types of trusts
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)
Types of trusts Under Part 12 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, there are 5 types of trusts
Uploads/MOJ0217.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)
Types of trusts Under Part 12 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, there are 5 types of trusts
Uploads/MOJ0217-v2.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)
The Māori Land Court must confirm any trust order you decide upon (sections 219 or 244 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993).
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template-18082025.pdf (444 kb)
This new Act sets out the core principles and default rules for trusts, including trusts created under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)
There have, of course, been numerous ahu whenua trust orders with composite whānau trust-administered areas created since Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 gave statutory recognition to shareholdings within blocks according to discrete whakapapa groups.
