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Norma Hetaraka,
Hirini Tau, Dale Van Engelen
and Norma Rameka
Te Runanga-A -Iwi-O-Ngapuhi -
application referred to the Court
pursuant to sections 26C and 237 of
Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 to
determine a dispute concerning the
interpretation and intent of clause
4.7(b)(i) of Te Runanga-A-Iwi O-
Ngapuhi Trust Deed (the Trust Deed)
and whether the decision making
process was consistent with clauses
26-30 of the Trust Deed.
Norma Hetaraka,
Hirini Tau, Dale Van Engelen
and Norma Rameka
Te Runanga-A -Iwi-O-Ngapuhi -
application referred to the Court
pursuant to sections 26C and 237 of
Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 to
determine a dispute concerning the
interpretation and intent of clause
4.7(b)(i) of Te Runanga-A-Iwi O-
Ngapuhi Trust Deed (the Trust Deed)
and whether the decision making
process was consistent with clauses
26-30 of the Trust Deed.
Ngā puka taupānga me te puka Tarahiti
Succession and Trust application forms
Form 20: Certificate by administrator
Rule 10.2(3), Sections 111 or 113
(PDF 263 kb)
Form 21: Succession (grant of administration)
Rule 10.2(2)(a), Sections 113 and 117
(PDF 370 kb)
Form 22: Succession (no grant of administration)
Rule 10.2(1),(2), Sections 113 and 118
(PDF 371 kb)
Form 23: Application for whānau trust (with succession)
Rule 12.3, S...
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STEVEN DODD
Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court
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APPLICATION TO DETERMINE SUCCESSORS FOR
SOUTH ISLAND LANDLESS NATIVES (SILNA) LANDS
Hawea/Wanaka Substitute land (being Section 2 of 5 Block XIV, Lower Wanaka SD)
The Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, Section 455(1);
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Sections 29 and 113; and
The Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement, Clause 15.6.2
Form 01
Rule 4.2, 16.1, 4.5, 10.9(2)
For more information, email mlcsilna@justice.govt.nz
WHAT IS THIS FORM FO...
1 Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu “SILNA” (5 October 2017) Ngāi Tahu2 Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement, section 15, preamble. 3 Individuals from Te Tau Ihu iwi were also included in the lists. 4 Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement, section 15, preamble. 5 Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement, section 15, preamble. 6 Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu “SILNA” (5 October 2017) Ngāi Tahu 7 Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu “SILNA” (5 Octobe...
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APPLICATION TO DETERMINE SUCCESSORS FOR
SOUTH ISLAND LANDLESS NATIVES (SILNA) LANDS
Toitoi SILNA Block (Crown Land Block VIII Lords River Survey District)
The Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, Section 455(1);
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Sections 29 and 113; and
The Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement, Clause 15.6.2
For more information, email mlcsilna@justice.govt.nz
Rule 4.2, 4.5, 10.9(...
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 the wh...
