The Māori Land Court automatically sends a copy of all orders affecting ownership to the Māori Trustee to keep land records up to date. Because the Māori Trustee also distributes money from Māori land, it is important that addresses are provided for all successors.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
The Māori Land Court automatically sends a copy of all orders affecting ownership to the Māori Trustee to keep land records up to date. Because the Māori Trustee also distributes money from Māori land, it is important that addresses are provided for all successors.
(Land may be vested in a trustee, or shares may be vested in another person.) 8 People who own land jointly.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)
(Land may be vested in a trustee, or shares may be vested in another person.) 8 People who own land jointly.
YES NO If so, consents to the partition from the trustees; or the Chief Executive of Te Puni Kōkiri must be attached. 8.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-39-Application-for-a-partition.pdf (322 kb)
If you have recently been appointed as a trustee, or are considering becoming a trustee, you are welcome to attend trustee training to learn about your role and responsibilities.
Trustees of pūtea trusts do not have the power to vote.
Trustees of pūtea trusts do not have the power to vote.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-incorporations-english.pdf (856 kb)
Currently, the Māori Trustee administers as trustee or agent approximately 1,800 Māori Land Trusts and other Māori entities.
Currently, the Māori Trustee administers as trustee or agent approximately 1,800 Māori Land Trusts and other Māori entities.
