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.
The life interest does not entitle the life tenant to any other portion of the estate.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-incorporations-english.pdf (856 kb)
The life interest does not entitle the life tenant to any other portion of the estate.
A copy of any lease exceeding 21 years must be submitted to the registrar of the MLC for noting.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.8E-SEP21-Maori-Incorporations-Factsheet.pdf (370 kb)
A further advantage is that an urupā that is constituted as a Māori reservation and which does not exceed 2 hectares in size is, pursuant to the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, non-rateable.
OR The trustees as a whole are entitled to an honorarium of $[__] before tax per annum.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/2021-12-07-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template.pdf (398 kb)
PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES The trustees may be entitled to the reimbursement of actual expenses for performing their duties as trustees, such as travel and administration expenses for trust meetings, provided this is allowed for in the trust order or authorised by the MLC.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/20210715-Trustees-Role-and-Duties.pdf (349 kb)
In the absence of a Proxy or failing agreement between them, none of the trustees of that trust is entitled to vote on that trust's behalf at the meeting of the Trust. 15.
To avoid doubt, a further estimate is only required if it becomes evident that the total approved amount for Special Aid will be exceeded. 21. Lawyers must not submit invoices that exceed the total approved amount for Special Aid, unless directed to do so by the Court. 22.
Documents/Practice-notes/2023.10.17-MLC-Special-Aid-Practice-Note-FINAL.pdf (367 kb)
This means that if the purpose is for education or health, the lease (including renewals) could exceed 14 years. • Any lease or licence exceeding three years needs the Māori Land Court’s consent
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-maori-reservations-english.pdf (389 kb)
