Delegations of authority 6.1 A chairperson who cannot attend a meeting may delegate the role to another trustee. 6.2 The trustees may co-opt people to assist them with any aspect of business, but a co-opted member may not vote.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
C. The trustees acknowledge that familiarity with this trust order is critical to their role as trustee.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template-18082025.pdf (444 kb)
It is the laws of tapu which play the most influential role in regulating Māori society. UTU Utu establishes principles and protocols in which relationships are created and maintained.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
This survey, however, is written primarily to explain how the Court operated, focusing on the role of its judges and assessors, the types of cases that it heard, and some of its principal decisions.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
Each district office is made up of a variety of roles and positions to support the operations of the court.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
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.
Te Tumu Paeroa and Community Governance Aotearoa have partnered to create a series of governing videos designed to enhance the knowledge and skills as Māori trustees. The videos are conversational with tips and guidance on navigating our often challenging roles as governors.
Apply online Download the application form Ngā kaitiaki me ngā mema rānei o te komiti whakahaere Trustees and committee members Read about the role and responsibilities of trustees and committee members.
The conduct of these proceedings would not have been possible without the foresight and commitment of landowners and the growing desire to have the status and role of te reo Māori recognised and living in all aspects of day-to-day life, including the Māori Land Court.
Te Tumu Paeroa is the organisation that support the Māori Trustee to carry out statutory and other legal duties, responsibilities and functions.
