Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsThe Benefits Notwithstanding the very lengthy amount of time it took to form the whānau trust and the ongoing administration, what have been the benefits of forming the whānau trust?
The Benefits Notwithstanding the very lengthy amount of time it took to form the whānau trust and the ongoing administration, what have been the benefits of forming the whānau trust?
Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 05/26 - 12A Form 12A Rule 8.14(2) WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? This form is used to apply to the Māori Appellate Court for leave to appeal a decision after the time limit for filing an appeal has expired, in accordance with section 58(3) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and rule 8.14(2) of the Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-12A-Application-for-leave-to-appeal-out-of-time.pdf (130 kb)
The directions, in legal form, for the distribution of one’s property after death. 15.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (362 kb)
Apply by completing the appropriate application form. Forms are available at Māori Land Court offices or on our website.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Succession-for-whangai-web-version.pdf (172 kb)
Applications under section 99 must use the General Form of Application (Form 1) stating the Act and the section under which application is made.
Page 1 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 04/26 - 33 HE WHAKAŪ I TE TATŪNGA O TE HUIHUINGA Ā-KAIPUPURI CONFIRMATION OF RESOLUTION OF ASSEMBLED OWNERS Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Sections 151 and 175 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz Form 33 Rule 11.20 WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? This form should be used to seek Court confirmation of a resolution passed at a property called meeting of Assembled Owners under section 173 of Te Tu...
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-33-Confirmation-of-resolution.pdf (183 kb)
The form must be signed by the transferor and witnessed by one other person.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.3E-OCT21-Transferring-Maori-Land-Shares.pdf (78 kb)
Date of Death: (where applicable) LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: HE TONO RAPUNGA APPLICATION FOR A SEARCH Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz Form 19 Rule 10.1(1) WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR? Use this form to request a confirmed search of interests that may be held in the name of any deceased person who may have interests in Māori Freehold Land.
Succession to further interests (Form 22A) Section 118(6) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Use this form if successors were already determined by a previous succession order.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-apply-for-succession.pdf (508 kb)
Complete documents together At the hui, it is useful to complete: • Form B1 – consent to be appointed as trustee forms • written consents for vesting interests • draft trust order This ensures everyone understands and agrees to the documents.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-constitute-an-ahu-whenua-trust-or-whenua-topu-trust.pdf (539 kb)