The beneficiaries are called the beneficial owners. 7 The traditional Māori tribal hierarchy and social order made up of hapū (kin groups) and whānau (family groups), having a founding ancestor and territorial (tribal) boundaries. 8 A subtribe or kin group that is linked by a common ancestor. 9 Māori custom. 10 The owner of a beneficial interest in land.
Uploads/MLC-transferring-maori-land-shares-english-v2.pdf (333 kb)
Parties in a dispute can work with a mediator and include tikanga as a way to resolve the dispute outside of the courtroom.
Disputes can delay whānau connecting to and using whenua.
Use this form when you want to apply for an out of court tikanga-based dispute resolution service to help resolve issues concerning Māori land.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-98L-Application-for-dispute-resolution-April-202104.pdf (714 kb)
The traditional Māori tribal hierarchy and social order made up of hapū (kin groups) and whānau (family groups), having a founding ancestor and territorial (tribal) boundaries. Using a reservation for an activity ACTIVITIES REQUIRING TRUSTEES’ WRITTEN AUTHORITY Before the following activities can take place, prior written authority of the trustees is required: • the use of any building on the reservation • the promotion or holding of a hui, meeting or other large gathering of pe...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
Awaiting Administrative Action A20200008433 10/09/2020 Te Ohu Kai Moana Trustee Limited - application referred to the Court to hear and determine a dispute between Raukawa ki te Tonga Trust, Muaupoko Tribal Authority and Te Ohu Tiaki o Rangitaane o Te Ika a Maui Trust under section 182(4) of the Maori Fisheries Act 2004 and section 26C of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 26C/93 Te Ohu Kai Moana Trustee Limited (Te Ohu Kaimoana) 1.
Benefits Descendants are involved as owners of the land and exercise their voting rights sooner. Dispute resolution Before 6 February 2021 In many cases the only option for owners to resolve disputes over their land is through the Court.
Subcommittees 6.3 The trustees may appoint subcommittees to oversee any aspect of Marae business. 6.4 At the time of appointing a subcommittee, the trustees shall set out in writing the terms of reference. 6.5 At least one trustee shall sit on any subcommittee. 7. Dispute resolution 7.1 If disputes or disagreements arise about: 7.1.1 Conflicts of interest; 7.1.2 Allegations about trustee misconduct; 7.1.3 The performance of a trustees or trustees; 7.1.4 The practice of t...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
The beneficiaries hold their individual shares in the land as beneficial owners. 16 The traditional Māori tribal hierarchy and social order made up of hapū (kin groups) and whānau (family groups), having a founding ancestor and territorial (tribal) boundaries. 5 6 Applying to the trustees Anyone who wants to promote or run an activity on a reservation must write to the trustees stating: • the full name and address of the applicant • the activity • the area of land and th...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)
If not, there are still steps we can take to help resolve the dispute.
