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Generally speaking, where next of kin die before the person from whom succession is sought, the children of the next of kin are entitled to the share they would have received had they survived the deceased. 4 Notice of hearing While an applicant is not required to give formal notice of hearing to other beneficiaries, he or she is expected to consult with them and advise them of the application and when it is to be heard.

Documents/SILNA/MLC-Form-01-APPLICATION-TO-DETERMINE-SUCCESSORS-FOR-SOUTH-ISLAND-LANDLESS-NATIVES-SILNA-LANDS-TOITOI.pdf (263 kb)

Apply for a fee waiver in Pātaka Whenua  Download the fee waiver application form  Application fees Ngā tono me te kore utu Applications without fees Application for Dispute Resolution Application to form a Whānau Trust (when filed together with succession) An application under the Family Protection Act 1955 An application under the Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949 Ngā tono $23 $23 applications...

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The process for applying for succession has not changed. Apply by completing the appropriate application form.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)

It’s designed to promote the use and administration of the land in the interest of the owners.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)

It’s designed to promote the use and administration of the land in the interest of the owners.

Uploads/MOJ0217.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)

It’s designed to promote the use and administration of the land in the interest of the owners.

Uploads/MOJ0217-v2.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)

Request a rehearing in Pātaka Whenua Download the application form Te pīra i tētahi whakatau (utu tāpae $399) Appeal a decision (filing fee $399) If you think the Māori Land Court has made an error when making a decision about an application, you can apply to the Chief Judge to appeal the decision.

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Generally speaking, where next of kin die before the person from whom succession is sought, the children of the next of kin are entitled to the share they would have received had they survived the deceased. 4 Notice of hearing While an applicant is not required to give formal notice of hearing to other beneficiaries, he or she is expected to consult with them and advise them of the application and when it is to be heard.

Documents/SILNA/S113-29-93-Appln-to-Determine-Successors-for-SILNA-Lands-Hawea-Wanaka.pdf (407 kb)

Succession applications are ongoing. People on this list have been determined to be entitled successors to the original beneficiaries of the land.

Documents/SILNA/Working-List-of-Potential-Owners-Hawea-Wanaka-SILNA-as-at-25-May-2025.pdf (1.1 mb)

This includes information about the administration of the trust, the trust’s property, or other important information.

Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)