A trustformed around common tipuna that allows the whānau to bring together
their Māori land interests for the benefit of the whānau being the descendants of
the common tipuna.
I am/We are* the beneficiary/beneficiaries* of a whānau trust, [name of whānau trust],
______________________________________________________________________ which holds a beneficial
interest in the block.
2.
MLC application forms can be obtained from our offices, offsite
clinics or from our website, go online to maorilandcourt.govt.nz/
apply/fees-and-forms
To find out more about how to set up a trust, go online to
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/creating-a-trust-or-incorporation
Types of trustees
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act recognises three types of trustees.
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM
(i) This form must be accompanied with the
appropriate application fee and must be filed with
the Registrar in the District in which the land is
located;
(ii) Please ensure that all information required on the
form is completed;
(iii) Where tick boxes are provided please
ensure you tick all those boxes that apply to your
application, unless you are required to select one
box, then only select the box that applies;
(iv) I...
To find out more about the types of trusts, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/
Setting up a trust
Landowners can set up a trust by holding a meeting,
nominating trustees to manage their property interests, and
then applying to the Māori Land Court (application forms
can be obtained from Māori Land Court offices).
To find out more about the types of trusts, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/
Setting up a trust
Landowners can set up a trust by holding a meeting,
nominating trustees to manage their property interests, and
then applying to the Māori Land Court (application forms
can be obtained from Māori Land Court offices).
To find out more about the types of trusts, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/
Setting up a trust
Landowners can set up a trust by holding a meeting,
nominating trustees to manage their property interests, and
then applying to the Māori Land Court (application forms
can be obtained from Māori Land Court offices).
Apply online
Download the application form
Te whakarerekē i ngā ture o tō tarahiti (utu tāpae $68)
Vary the terms of your trust (filing fee $68)
Trustees must manage any land or interests as set out in the terms of the trust order.