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It is a comprehensive guide to the process
and regulations relating to the transfer of the
Māori land interests of a deceased owner to
his or her successors.
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Definition of succession
Māori land is owned by either one owner
or several owners.
It is a comprehensive guide to the process
and regulations relating to the transfer of the
Māori land interests of a deceased owner to
his or her successors.
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Definition of succession
Māori land is owned by either one owner
or several owners.
A Guide to Māori Land Court minute book abbreviations .
He aratohu kia mārama ai ki ngā kupu o Te Kooti Whenua Māori
Guide to understand the terms used in the Māori Land Court
For more information on the legal terms used in the Māori Land Court click here .
These rules ensure that the Act’s
kaupapa is met – to promote the retention
of Māori land in the hands of its owners and
their whānau and hapū 4 and to facilitate the
occupation, development, and utilisation of
that land for the benefit of its owners and
their whānau and hapū.
These rules ensure that the Act’s
kaupapa is met – to promote the retention
of Māori land in the hands of its owners and
their whānau and hapū 4 and to facilitate the
occupation, development, and utilisation of
that land for the benefit of its owners and
their whānau and hapū.
This is the position that the Māori Land Court took in Tautari v Mahanga41 where Judge Ambler stated;
“Clearly many owners feel whanaungatanga to both owners.
Where the Māori Trustee has been appointed as responsible trustee of a Māori Land Trust, we provide a range of services that support the owners and trustees, including:
Administer trusts in accordance with the trust order
Convene and facilitate owner hui, also known as meetings of owners
Provide reports and information regarding the administration of the trust and the whenua to advisory trustees and owners
Identify and undertake work to protect and enhance...
