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However, judges retain discretion over how they use its standard documents and templates and tailor them to the specific facts and legal issues of each case.

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That invitation is not made by an order of the Court but by the hope for parties to move forward and strengthen the relationships and kinship ties of the whānau involved.

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Succession to Māori land interests can be complex for whānau and for whāngai, and Māori land is often owned by members of different whānau (with different views on whāngai succession).

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)

The Maori Land Court will ‘vest’ the land interest by way of a vesting order. This occurs most commonly between close whānau members.

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Grounds for application: I am a party to a contract or arrangement relating to the proposed transfer; or I am the transferor/donor of the land or interest; or I am a trustee for a person entitled to the land or interest 3. Consultation with whānau I have consulted with my immediate whānau about this application; and There are no objections from my whānau 4.

Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-30-Vesting-order.pdf (336 kb)

Disputes about whenua Māori can be complex and difficult for whānau. They can delay whānau connection to whenua, and plans for developing land.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Dispute-resolution-service-web-version.pdf (132 kb)

Common term for a trust order is a trust deed, which is the term used in the Trusts Act 2019. 4.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/20210715-Trustees-Role-and-Duties.pdf (349 kb)

They displayed and utilised the many aspects of the Māori language and te ao Māori in order to bring together the people and to plant the seeds of hope and promise within the heart of the Māori nation.

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Having a conversation with your whānau about your whenua and whakapapa can be helpful before getting started.

Located in:  Māori land

at (venue) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .; I undertake to familiarise myself with the trust order/deed or regulations associated with the trust; I will properly carry out my duties as a trustee; and I am 20 years of age or ol...

Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-B1-Consent-trustee.pdf (311 kb)