Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsInitial lands vested into the whānau trust came from the uncle who had been appointed as the whānau administrator in 1967.
Initial lands vested into the whānau trust came from the uncle who had been appointed as the whānau administrator in 1967.
APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: A20220016006 214/93 Gary Andrew Makimi Sue Araukuku A & other blocks - Constitute Rautao Cecelia Whakaruru Whänau Trust in respect of interests of Gary Andrew Makimi Sue and appoint Gary Sue, Lanscella Wikitoria Sue & Karen Renata Te Rautau Sue as trustees A20220016945 118/93 Jenele Kahu Tipene Hebden Barney Duane Tipene also known as Barney Juan Tipene - Succession A20220015783 118/93 Aaron Hartley David Hartley - Succession A2022...
The Court heard important kōrero from dignitaries and tangata whenua from throughout the district.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
You need to obtain written consent from any landowners who are unable to attend the meeting.
You need to obtain written consent from any landowners who are unable to attend the meeting.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-title-improvement-english.pdf (385 kb)
With shares held by individuals becoming increasingly fractionated but shares held in whānau trusts being relatively stable, I foresee a time when these whānau trusts will be major shareholders in trusts and incorporations.
However, the trustees must have the power to grant licences to occupy in their trust order. The trust order may also limit who may apply and impose any conditions.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.5E-OCT21-Title-Improvement.pdf (357 kb)
Trustees may be held personally liable, jointly and severally, for any losses a trust may sustain and for other breaches of trust.
Examples of what could be considered ‘simple’ trust matters include: • forming a whānau trust for a single owner’s interests or shares; or • terminating a kaitiaki trust for a minor when the person reaches 20 years of age; or • appointing a trustee to a whānau trust.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
What do I need to do? Contact your trust about an occupation license or lease. Before applying to the Māori Land Court for an occupation order, you will need consent from the other owners of the land, and if applicable, from trustees or the management committee of the Māori incorporation over the land.