Final resolution That an application be filed with the Māori Land Court to constitute the [name of ahu whenua or whenua tōpū trust], appoint [list the full names of the elected trustees] as trustees and approve the draft trust order.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-constitute-an-ahu-whenua-trust-or-whenua-topu-trust.pdf (539 kb)
This includes who are beneficiaries of the trust, the name and contact details of the trustees, and information about the appointment or removal of trustees. Trustees must also provide other information about the trust to a beneficiary if they request it.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)
The trustee becomes the legal owner when the order appointing them as trustee for the land is registered against the title.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP3 10:45 AM AP-20250000009173 214/93 219/93 220/93 222/93 Michelle Pomare He whakatū i te Naera James and Stella May Pomare Whanau Trust me te kopou i ngā tarahitī me te tuku i ngā pānga whenua ki a rātou Constitute the Naera James and Stella May Pomare Whanau Trust over the interests of Reginald James Pomare, Samuel Piri Pomare, Lynette Florence Rangitaawa, Clive Anthony Pomare and Michelle Teresa Pomare and to appoint...
Documents/Panui/14-v2.-Te-Waipounamu-15-October-2025.pdf (145 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP12 10:30 AM AP-20230000028737 A20220010647 113/93 117/93 214/93 219/93 220/93 222/93 Jinney Ruawhare Hopa also known as Joe or Joseph Ruawhare - Succession, Constitute the Hopa and Hana Ruawhare Whanau Trust in respect of the deceased and appoint Herbert Smith, Hopa Woodhead, Te Aroha Woodhead, Bella Blackburn, Roimata Blackburn and Hana Kerr as trustees SP13 10:30 AM AP-2025000003619 113/93 117/93 Whetumarama Ratana-Tak...
Trustees could then be appointed to administer it, and they would be able to grant leases or licences for the necessary term.
You can attend a session if you are a newly appointed trustee, if you are thinking about becoming a trustee, or if you would like to refresh your knowledge.
...concerning succession to Duncan Stirling made at 46 South Island MB 33 and South Island MB 34-35 on 20 January 1970 SP8 12:20 PM AP-20240000003200 45/93 Karamea Insley CJ 2024/25 - Awanui Haparapara No. 1 Māori Reservation block and an order appointing trustees made at 2 Conference MB 23-23 on 18/4/1996 - Application to the Chief Judge WĀ TINA – 12:40 PM ki 1:20 PM Office of the Chief Registrar PĀNUI Contact Details Office Office of the Chief Registrar...
Documents/Panui/1.-DCJ-Hearing-10-March-2026-Panui.pdf (152 kb)
...concerning succession to Duncan Stirling made at 46 South Island MB 33 and South Island MB 34-35 on 20 January 1970 SP8 12:20 PM AP-20240000003200 45/93 Karamea Insley CJ 2024/25 - Awanui Haparapara No. 1 Māori Reservation block and an order appointing trustees made at 2 Conference MB 23-23 on 18/4/1996 - Application to the Chief Judge WĀ TINA – 12:40 PM ki 1:20 PM Office of the Chief Registrar PĀNUI Contact Details Office Office of the Chief Registrar...
Documents/Panui/1-v2.-DCJ-Hearing-10-March-2026-Panui.pdf (152 kb)
He utunga mai I te Tahua Āwhina Motuhake a te kooti - Payment from the Māori Land Court Special Aid Fund to McCaw Lewis regarding AP- 20250000009486 - Rawhiti 2A3B2C2 Residue (Appointment)
