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Te whakatū i tētahi tarahiti, kaporeihana whenua rānei
Set up a trust or incorporation
Find out how to set up a whānau trust.
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Under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section(s) .......................................................................................................................
In August 2020, the Government passed targeted
changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to simplify
the legal processes for owning, occupying and using
Māori land.
The MLC operates under the provisions of Te Ture Whenua
Māori Act 1993 (‘the Act’).
Title reconstruction and improvement
Title1 reconstruction and improvement is covered by Part 14
of the Act.
This form is used to apply to the Māori Appellate Court for leave to appeal a decision after the time limit for
filing an appeal has expired, in accordance with section 58(3) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and rule
8.14(2) of the Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026.
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
HE WHAKAAETANGA KIA PĪRATIA TĒTAHI TONO
APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL
FROM A PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Section 59
Form 14
Rule 8.13
Office use:
Application: ACCEPTED / REFUSED
Dated: ..............................................................
However, “alienation” is broadly defined in Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. For instance, an alienation includes the making or grant of any lease, licence, easement, mortgage or charge or any kind of encumbrance or trust in respect of the land in the reservation.
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THE ADEQUACY OF LAWS FOR THE PROTECTION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CULTURAL
HERITAGE AND CUSTOMARY RIGHTS IN NEW ZEALAND
Ka kuhu ahau ki te ture, hei matua mo te pani
I seek refuge in the law, for it is a parent of the oppressed (Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki)
Judge Te Kani Williams
An important starting point for this paper is setting out the fundamental basis upon which Māori connect
with their environment and their lands.
Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 11B
HE PUKA TONO HEI AROTAKE I TE WHAKATAUNGA, I TE ŌTA RĀNEI A TE KAIRĒHITA
APPLIATION FOR REVIEW OF REGISTRAR'S DETERMINATION OR ORDER
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Section 113A or 235A
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
Form 11B
Rule 8.1AAA(2)
WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
