There are not many options for people wishing to build on papakāinga reservations but who need to borrow in order to do so. However, it is possible to make application to the Court to have an area excluded from a reservation pursuant to section 338(5), and then to set up an ahu whenua trust in relation to the excluded area with the object of allowing housing development to take place.
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.
Persons who are not allowed to be trustee: 3.8 The following are persons not entitled to act as trustees: 3.8.1 3.8.2 3.8.3 3.8.4 3.8.5 3.8.6 Persons under 18 years of age; Undischarged bankrupts; Persons subject to a Compulsory Treatment Order under part 2 of the Mental Health Act 1992; Persons convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment for a term of 6 months and whose sentence has not yet been served; Persons disqualified as a director of a company registered under th...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
Whenua Māori governance Describe your understanding of matters relating to trusts, incorporations, succession, marae structures and governance, and Māori reservations issues.
Documents/Articles/MLC-DRS-expression-of-interest-application-form.pdf (2 mb)
Where the Māori Trustee has been appointed as responsible trustee of a Māori Land Trust, we provide a range of services that support the owners and trustees, including: Administer trusts in accordance with the trust order Convene and facilitate owner hui, also known as meetings of owners Provide reports and information regarding the administration of the trust and the whenua to advisory trustees and owners Identify and undertake work to protect and enhance...
• Approve the adoption of a new trust order. Any questions please contact mlctewaipounamu@justice.govt.nz Notice of Hui Section 9 Block XVI Waikawa Survey District
Approve the adoption of a new trust order. Please register your interest by email to mlctewaipounamu@justice.govt.nz
The Māori Land Court is notifying all beneficiaries of the above Te Koau Lands Trust about the following hui: Whenua: Karikarirau, Huruaute, Te Kaha No 31, Te Koau 1 and Te Koau 2 Date: Saturday, 30 May 2026 Time: 9.30 AM Venue: Te Kaha Beach Hotel, 3 Hotel Road Te Kaha Zoom: 851 0825 3828 Passcode: 024235 Kaupapa: Elect new (5) trustees Consider proposal for an occupation order For further information please contact ad...
Where the Māori Trustee has been appointed as responsible trustee of a Māori Land Trust, we provide a range of services that support the owners and trustees, including: Administer trusts in accordance with the trust order Convene and facilitate owner hui, also known as meetings of owners Provide reports and information regarding the administration of the trust and the whenua to advisory trustees and owners Identify and undertake work to protect and enhance...
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP 1 10:00AM AP-20230000029769 58/93 Rachel Witana Appeal 2023/4 – Omapere Taraire E & Rangihamama X3A Ahu Whenua Trust and orders made at 258 Taitokerau MB 65-66 dated 10 March 2023 and 258 Taitokerau MB 279 on 30 March 2023 - Notice of Appeal Office of the Chief Registrar PĀNUI
Documents/Panui/13.-Te-Whakamaene-Special-Appeal-24-June-2024.pdf (117 kb)
