Since 1 July 1993, shares in a Māori incorporation are deemed to be interests in Māori land and unless there’s an exemption, they’re treated the same as Māori land interests. Whānau trusts A whānau trust can be set up at the time of succession.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
The enclosed terms of trust are an example of a COMPREHENSIVE trust order which you may use for your whānau trust.
For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the appropriate application number at: Physical address: Postal address: L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203 WELLINGTON WELLINGTON Phone: 04 914 3102 Fax: 04 914 3100 Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz STEVEN DODD Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court 2 APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICA...
For further information, please contact the Office of the Chief Registrar in Wellington, quoting the appropriate application number at: Physical address: Postal address: L7, Fujitsu Tower, 141 The Terrace DX Box SX11203 WELLINGTON WELLINGTON Phone: 04 914 3102 Fax: 04 914 3100 Email: mlc.chief-registrars.office@justice.govt.nz STEVEN DODD Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court 2 APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICA...
APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: A20230002028 113/93, 118/93, 214/93 Kelli Te Maiharoa Gaynor Anne Te Maiharoa also known as Gaynor Anne Howison - Succession and constitute a whānau trust A20230002030 118(6)/93 Deputy Registrar Lyn Atwell Ryan - Succession (further interests) MApr1/2023 MApr1/2023 6 For further clarification please contact: Dist...
Documents/Panui/Special-Panui-Te-Waipounamu-April-2023.pdf (209 kb)
Trustees of whānau trusts vote on behalf of the beneficiaries18 of those shares.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.8E-SEP21-Maori-Incorporations-Factsheet.pdf (370 kb)
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz FORM 23 Rule 12.3 TICK THE APPROPRIATE CHECKBOX: The beneficiaries entitled to succeed have agreed to constitute a Whānau Trust and vest the interests of the deceased into the proposed trustees.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-23-Application-Whanau-Trust.pdf (149 kb)
You will also need to provide: a copy of their death certificate or other evidence of death an original or certified copy of the will written confirmation from any spouse or partner who wishes to surrender a lifetime right (if applicable) consents agreeing to include succession by whāngai (if applicable) a completed Whānau Trust application, draft trust order, written consent from trustees, and minutes from the hui agreeing to constitute a Whānau Trust (if...
From its beginnings as a mechanism that enabled the acquisition by Pākehā of huge tracts of Māori land, the Court has continued to evolve to the present day when it enables and assists with the retention and utilisation of Māori land by its owners, whānau and hapū. The Māori Land Court has been here for 150 years and if Māori have their way, it is here to stay.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
If those entitled do wish to vest the deceased’s interests into a whānau trust please complete and attach application form 23.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-22-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (512 kb)
