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Where a Trustee power is exercised for any other
reason or purpose it is not a valid use of the power and the Trustee(s) responsible is/are
accountable for any loss or damage caused by the invalid exercise of power.
While all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the
quality and accuracy the Ministry of Justice makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any
legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any information
contained herein.
While all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the
quality and accuracy the Ministry of Justice makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any
legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any information
contained herein.
Māori trustees and committee of management members are responsible for caring for and managing whenua on behalf of landowners (beneficial owners and beneficiaries).
While all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy the Ministry of Justice makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any
information contained herein.
While all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy the Ministry of Justice makes no
warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any
information contained herein.
The Act stipulates that the Court's objective is to keep Māori lands in Māori hands, protect wāhi tapu, and assist landowners in living on, developing, and using their land for the benefit of all owners, their whānau, and their hapū.
Charging orders – water services charges In certain situations, Māori landowners may have to pay for water services. If an owner of Māori freehold land in multiple ownership has paid more than their share of water services changes, they can apply to the Māori Land Court for a “charging order” to recover the excess amount paid.