For example, for an application for succession, you’ll need a death certificate, any grant of administration (grant of probate2 or letters of administration3) or the original will, minutes of a whānau meeting if a whānau trust is required, and consents of the proposed trustees. Filing your application You can file your completed application in person at any MLC office.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.6E-OCT21-Applications.pdf (335 kb)
For example, an application for succession will require a death certificate, any grant of administration (probate 2 or letters of administration 3) or the original will, minutes of a whānau meeting if a whānau trust is required and consents of the proposed trustees. Each application will have different requirements and these are usually set out in the application form or can be checked with Court staff.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-applications-english.pdf (327 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 you are also applyin...
B. The Trustees have consented to become the Trustees of this Trust subject to the powers, duties and obligations set out in this Order.
The selections are made by the trustees with the consent of the nominees. CHAIRPERSON The chairperson’s main duties are to: • organise meetings with the assistance of the secretary • ensure that the meeting process is followed and all matters are attended to • ensure that everyone is given a fair hearing • perform their duties calmly under pressure • endorse the meeting minutes • perform their duties as a responsible trustee in addition to their role as chairperson • ensure th...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/20210715-Trustees-Role-and-Duties.pdf (349 kb)
(specify relationship ie father, mother, sister, brother or not related) Deceased’s gender: Male Female Deceased’s age: Date of death: Place of death: Gender diverse (A copy of the death certificate is provided (see note 1 on page 9) 2 I /WE ATTENDED THE TANGI OR FUNERAL OF THE DECEASED: YES NO 3 I /WE UNDERSTAND THAT ANY WILL OF THE DECEASED DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCCESSION FOR SILNA LANDS: YES NO Page 3 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/courts/maori-land-court MLC - 01...
(v) Whāngai – where it is desired to include whāngai as successors the Court will normally require evidence of their acceptance by the family either by signed consents or orally at the hearing. (vi) Succession by will – where a testator died after 1 July 1994 the right to succeed under a will is limited by s108 of the Act to certain classes of people.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (510 kb)
Tairāwhiti PĀNUI He pānuitanga tēnei kia mohiotia ai ka tu Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te whakawa, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o nga tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai Special Hearing Māori Land Court Te Whare o te Ra, Nga Wai e Rua Building 60 Reads Quay, Gisborne Friday, 24 November 2023 Judge A M Thomas presiding PANUI NO: TIME: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: SP1 9:00AM AP-20230000033793 328/93 Matthew Warren Randall Te Kuri X47B block –...
Documents/Panui/Sp-hearing-24-Nov-Te-Kuri-a-Tuatae-Te-Kuri-X47B.pdf (86 kb)
Tairāwhiti PĀNUI He pānuitanga tēnei kia mohiotia ai ka tu Te Kooti Whenua Māori ki te whakawa, ki te uiui hoki, i ngā tikanga o nga tono a muri ake - Nau mai, haere mai Special Hearing Māori Land Court Te Whare o te Ra, Nga Wai e Rua Building 60 Reads Quay, Gisborne Friday, 24 November 2023 Judge A M Thomas presiding PANUI NO: TIME: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: SP1 9:00AM AP-20230000033793 328/93 Matthew Warren Randall Te Kuri X47B block –...
Documents/Panui/Sp-hearing-24-Nov-Te-Kuri-a-Tuatae-Te-Kuri-X47B-v2.pdf (86 kb)
The lease to be drawn on the Māori Trustee’s standard form of lease suitably amended or extended as the lessee and the agent/trustee(s) shall agree on. 2. Seek consent of Te Tumu Paeroa to be appointed agent for the lease. 3.
Documents/Landowner-notices/2.-Aotea-Notice-of-hui.pdf (249 kb)
