Sometimes the Māori Land Court is asked by the family to direct the payment of money held (for example, to settle the funeral account), and the Court can do this. Selling Māori land to pay debts The Act does not allow estate trustees to sell Māori land for the purpose of settlement of the deceased’s debts.
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In each case, the opinion of the owners or shareholders must be taken into account. The MLC must consider the: • opinions of the owners or shareholders • effect of the proposal on the interests of owners or shareholders of a Māori incorporation5 • best overall use and development of the land.
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Sometimes the Māori Land Court is asked by the family to direct the payment of money held (for example, to settle the funeral account), and the Court can do this. Selling Māori land to pay debts The Act does not allow estate trustees to sell Māori land for the purpose of settlement of the deceased’s debts.
However, this comes with the responsibility to maintain a tax credit account. Māori authorities Visit IRD's website to find out more about becoming a Māori authority.
...made by a Registrar or the Court) Instruments of alienation (the legal tool used to make changes to a land block) Block order files (the physical record of all dealings and decisions about a land block filed and held by the Court) Statements of accounts (the physical record of financial dealings for a trust or incorporation created by the Court filed and held by the Court) Maps and plans or copies (the physical record of any maps and/or plans filed and held by the Court) Any other d...
...Act 1993, our role is to: promote the retention of Māori land in the hands of its owners, whānau and hapū facilitate the occupation, development and use of Māori land ensure that decisions made about Māori land are fair and balanced taking into account the needs of all the owners and their beneficiaries.
For example, you may need to provide your bank account details and an IRD number. Mēnā kāore koe i te whakaae ki te putanga If you disagree with the outcome If you don’t agree with a decision made by the Māori Land Court, you can consider appealing the outcome of your application.
Apply online Download the application form Tukuna ngā pūtea e puritia ana e tētahi tarahiti (utu tāpae $23) Release funds held by a trust (filing fee $23) If a trust, company, accountant, government agency, Māori Trustee, or other person is holding money you've received from Māori land, you can apply to get this money paid to you.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT 69 AP-20250000003802 98(9)(a)/93 Deputy Registrar He utunga mai i te Tahua Āwhina Motuhake a te kooti Payment from the Māori Land Court Special Aid for accountancy services in relation to Te Puawaitanga Mokopuna Whānau Trust - Enforcement of obligations of a trust under application AP-20230000022837 70 AP-20250000003910 239/93 Deputy Registrar He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī mō Ngarakauwhakarara 16 Trust Replace Tamati Wi...
By doing this, your whānau members’ wishes about their land can be taken into account. This application will determine who is entitled to receive the land interests and the judge/registrar will provide an order transferring the interests to them.
