That flexibility may also apply to situations where kaumatua are living in substandard conditions and need decent housing for the sake of their health. In such circumstances it may be worth applying to Court to see whether the trustees can grant leases or licences for a term exceeding seven years, with rights of renewal for one or more terms, which may exceed 14 years in total.
Training for trustees Training for trustees is a significant issue for the Court.
This approach also supports the efficient running of the Māori Land Court. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? The process for applying for succession has not changed.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
Trusts still need to have regard to provisions for trusts in Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. Why make this change?
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)
Community Law Contact Community Law for free legal advice. Tono tuihono Apply online Apply to the Court online in Pātaka Whenua.
Page 1 For more information visit www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 07/24 - 98L For more information visit www.maorilandcourt.govt.nz APPLICATION FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Form 98L WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-98L-Application-for-dispute-resolution-April-202104.pdf (638 kb)
WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? Any owner or interested person may use this form to apply to the Court to call or direct the Registrar to call a meeting of assembled owners for any Māori Freehold land or General Land owned by Māori to consider 1 or more resolutions for those matters set out in section 172 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (attached as a schedule to this form) Office use: Application: ACCEPTED / REFUSED Dated: ....................................
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-32-Application-to-call-meeting.pdf (88 kb)
It also enables Māori landowners to seek a charging order if they have paid more than their share of water services charges on Māori freehold land held in multiple ownership. The Act also allows for appeals to the Māori Appellate Court in relation to decisions of the Māori Land Court around access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
It also enables Māori landowners to seek a charging order if they have paid more than their share of water services charges on Māori freehold land held in multiple ownership. The Act also allows for appeals to the Māori Appellate Court in relation to decisions of the Māori Land Court around access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
I / We seek financial assistance from the Māori Land Court Special Aid Fund for the following purposes.
