Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025
If the landowner does not agree with the outcome of the review, they can apply to the Māori Land Court to appeal this decision under section 170(1) of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 .
If the landowner does not agree with the outcome of the review, they can apply to the Māori Land Court to appeal this decision under section 170(1) of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 .
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This means that wills do not apply, and all legal children are entitled to succeed, equally.
Removing a member of the committee Any shareholder can apply to the Māori Land Court to remove any member or members from the committee, provided that there are grounds for removal.
Removing a member of the committee Any shareholder can apply to the Māori Land Court to remove any member or members from the committee, provided that there are grounds for removal.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-incorporations-english.pdf (856 kb)
Can Māori land trusts still apply to the Māori Land Court for direction Yes.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM (i) This form must be accompanied with the appropriate application fee and be filed with the Registrar in the District in which the provisional or preliminary determination of the Court was made; (ii) Please ensure that all information required on the form is completed; (iii) You must supply a list of Respondents and/or affected parties and their contact details; (iv) Where tick boxes are provided please ensure you tick all those boxes that
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-14-Leave-to-appeal-prelim.pdf (160 kb)
That flexibility may also apply to situations where kaumatua are living in substandard conditions and need decent housing for the sake of their health.
The Act imposes trustee duties on those in governance, yet it is not clear whether similar duties will apply to engaged owners. If similar duties are not to apply, what is the basis for accountability?
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/MLC-2014-Jun-Judges-Corner-Ambler-J.pdf (191 kb)