In recognition of the principles of the Act that land is taonga tuku iho, of special significance, and to promote the retention of the land in the hands of its owners and their whānau and hapū, the Judges usually require that an owner wishing to gift or sell an interest first consult with their children and whānau.
Uploads/MLC-transferring-maori-land-shares-english-v2.pdf (333 kb)
COURT ORDER The MLC will conduct a hearing about the application. A judge can then make a court order to set the land aside as a Māori reservation.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.4E-OCT21-Maori-Reservations.pdf (348 kb)
Full Name Postal Address Email Phone SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT(S) Dated: Dated: Dated: CONTACT DETAILS (Address to which documents or correspondence in connection with the application can be posted or delivered) Postal address Home phone Mobile phone Email FaxWork phone APPLICATION FEES Due to the nature of these applications, and in terms of the Court’s inquiry under section 29 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and also in recognition of the provisions of Part 15 of the Ngāi T...
This makes the trust order one of the most important documents for the trust, and each trustee should have a copy and be familiar with it. Some judges call it the trustees’ ‘job description’. Other powers and limitations conferred on trustees by legislation include: • Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 • Trusts Act 2019 • Income Tax Act 2007 • Resource Management Act 1991 • Charitable Trusts Act 1957 • Charities Act 2005. 9.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/20210715-Trustees-Role-and-Duties.pdf (349 kb)
The beneficiaries are called the beneficial owners. 15 A formal document, signed by a Judge or senior Court official and stamped with the Court’s official seal, to give effect to a decision of a Judge of the court. 16 Person(s) who benefit from a trust. 6 • the land is first offered to members of the preferred classes of alienees 8 (primarily members of the hapū associated with the land in terms of tikanga Māori 9) • any transfer of land is confirmed by the Māori L...
The beneficiaries are called the beneficial owners. 15 A formal document, signed by a Judge or senior Court official and stamped with the Court’s official seal, to give effect to a decision of a Judge of the court. 16 Person(s) who benefit from a trust. 6 • the land is first offered to members of the preferred classes of alienees 8 (primarily members of the hapū associated with the land in terms of tikanga Māori 9) • any transfer of land is confirmed by the Māori L...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-incorporations-english.pdf (856 kb)
Te Tumu Paeroa’s standard Ahu Whenua Trust The block contains 439.1345 hectares and is situated on Pungapunga Valley Road A meeting of the owners of the land will be held as follows: PLACE: River Life Church, 83 Turangi Town Centre, Turangi 3334 DATE: Saturday 14 March 2026 TIME: 11 am Further information can be obtained from the Aotea Māori Land Court on (06) 3490770 (please quote reference AP-20230000022739. ______________ Deputy Registrar Aotea Māori Land...
Documents/Landowner-notices/5.-Aotea-Notice-of-Hui.pdf (255 kb)
A meeting of the owners of the land will be held as follows: Further information can be obtained from the Aotea Māori Land Court on (06) 3490770 please quote reference AP-20230000022885 Fraser Carter ______________ Deputy Registrar Aotea Māori Land Court DX Box PX10207 WHANGANUI Phone 06 3490770 PLACE: Whai Community Centre, 17 Princess Street, Waitara 4320 DATE: Sunday 15th February 2026 TIME: 2pm
Documents/Landowner-notices/4.-Aotea-Notice-to-owners.pdf (231 kb)
Determine the terms of trust e.g Te Tumu Paeroa’s standard Ahu Whenua Trust The block contains 2.1448 hectares and is situated on 204 Mokau Road, Urenui 4377, South Taranaki District Council A meeting of the owners of the land will be held as follows: Further information can be obtained from the Aotea Māori Land Court on (06) 3490770 (please quote reference AP-20230000022871) Fraser Carter ______________ Deputy Registrar Aotea Māori Land Court DX Box PX10207 WHANG...
Documents/Landowner-notices/3.-Aotea-Notice-to-owners.pdf (233 kb)
Email: Michael.Poa@justice.govt.nz Fraser Carter Deputy Registrar Aotea Māori Land Court DX Box PX10207 WHANGANUI Phone 06 3490770
Documents/Landowner-notices/1.-Aotea-Notice-of-hui.pdf (248 kb)
