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APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT:
A20230003684 113/93,
118/93
Rahora Elianna Grant Ada Fotu also known as Ada Kereopa or Ada Grant
or Ada Wilson and Ada Ann Wilson - Succession
A20230003965 164/93 Ben Waaka Ahipara A3A2 - Transfer of shares by way of gift
from Ben Waaka to Samuel Evan Ruke and Tracy
Charlotte Maree Ruke
A20230004004 113/93,
118/93,
214/93
Joseph Xsaviour
Kopani Witika-Pongi
Ane Taniora Witika – Succession, constitute the
Ane Taniora Witika’s Whanau Trus...
The beneficiaries
hold their individual shares in the land as
beneficial owners.
Footnotes
3
4
Where a vesting order is sought to gift
Māori land shares that have a value of
over $2,000, the owner of the shares will
need to give evidence, either in Court or
in a written affidavit 13 or declaration, to
support the application.
To find out more about how to set up a trust, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/creating-a-trust-or-incorporation/
Types of trustees
The Act recognises 3 types of trustee.
RESPONSIBLE TRUSTEES
Responsible trustees are responsible for:
• carrying out the terms of the trust order
• administering and managing the business of the trust
• preserving the assets of the trust
• collecting and distributing the trust’s income.
To find out more about how to set up a trust, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/creating-a-trust-or-incorporation/
Types of trustees
The Act recognises 3 types of trustee.
RESPONSIBLE TRUSTEES
Responsible trustees are responsible for:
• carrying out the terms of the trust order
• administering and managing the business of the trust
• preserving the assets of the trust
• collecting and distributing the trust’s income.
The beneficiaries
hold their individual shares in the land as
beneficial owners.
Footnotes
3
4
Where a vesting order is sought to gift
Māori land shares that have a value of
over $2,000, the owner of the shares will
need to give evidence, either in Court or
in a written affidavit 13 or declaration, to
support the application.
The
meeting must be properly advertised,
including the purpose of the meeting.
3 Consult the lessee(s) if any.
You need to seek the written consent of
your proposal from any lessee(s).
4 Consult a surveyor.
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NOTICE TO OWNERS
SUBJECT OF APPLICATION - BLOCK / DECEASED / OTHER…
A mistake, error or omission in the presentation of the facts of the case to the Court.
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