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Setting up an incorporation
Previously, landowners seeking to form an incorporation
need to show that owners with not less than 15 percent of
shares in the Māori land consented to the proposal.
That written notice must be filed in the Māori Land Court not later than 18 February 2026
If no notice is filed by the date set out above, the Court may confirm the alienation of the land by way of sale.
Chief Judge Dr Caren Fox expressed her excitement sharing this resource, stating that it captures a wealth of knowledge about the law relevant to the Court and its jurisdiction.
Waiariki
PĀNUI
He pānuitanga tēnei kia mōhiotia ai ka tū Te Kooti
Whenua Māori ki te whakawā, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā
tikanga o ngā tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai
A Special Sitting
At Ōpōtiki
Ministry of Justice, District Court, 117
Church Street, Ōpōtiki
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Judge T M Wara Presiding
PANUI NO: TIME: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT:
SSep1/1 10:20 AM AP-20230000023532 158/93,
164/93
Anthony
Selwyn
Insley
Awanui Haparapar...
Any member of the preferred class of alienee who wishes to submit a tender for the purchase of the said land can do so by contacting the vendors solicitor, being:
Paula J Wilson Henderson Reeves 96 Bank Street Whangārei Email: paulawilson@hendersonreeves.co.nz Tel: 09-430-4350
If no notice is filed by the date set out above, the Court may proceed to consider the proposed application for alienation of the land.
To assist the Court to process and deal with these proceedings, attach to your notice of intention to appear
a statement setting out your response to each of the claims made by the applicant.
4.
These reports can provide information about a land block and can help you:
find out where the whenua is — you’ll be able to see the boundaries of the land and find it on the map
see aerial photos of the whenua as it looks now
find out about the environment, economy, and climate where the whenua is
get information about the whenua itself — about the soil, water, slope, and vegetation.
When searching for ownership it will show:
• Owners details
• Block associated with that owner
• Share amounts
• Any Trusts if applicable
2.9 SEARCHING OWNERSHIP
TIP: When looking for an owner put a “%” (wildcard) in between the first and last name.