Speech to the Federation of Māori Authorities National Conference
10 Dec 2014 | NewsSo for anyone who asks me, I say take those opportunities if they present themselves.
So for anyone who asks me, I say take those opportunities if they present themselves.
If this is achieved it will go a long way to resolving many of the problems land owners have in setting up governance structures, and would help to assist with the unlocking the benefit of this land to its Māori owners and their descendants, and also for the benefit of all of New Zealand.
Rather, two will serve for one year, two for two years, and three for three years. To determine for how long the first seven trustees will serve, at their first meeting they will draw from a hat numbers 1, 2 or 3 (with the hat containing two Is, two 2s, and three 3s). 3.7 If any trustee resigns before serving a full term, or if a trustee passes away, the chairperson may either fill the vacancy by calling on the candidate with the next highest number of votes at the last elect...
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If the trust order does prevent a mortgage, an application will have to be filed to amend the trust order per s 244 of the Act. 4.
Simple and uncontested trust applications Before 6 February 2021 Trust applications are decided by a Māori Land Court judge.
In most instances, the trust order sets out how voting shall take place. If the trust order doesn’t state this, the meeting attendees should decide what they prefer.
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This has meant supporting me, this often irrational woman, this sometimes unreasonable woman, a woman who actively contrives being buried in work – for as long as I can remember you have all supported me in the various initiatives I take on board.
application dismissed if the application is not successful, the court will dismiss the application. 16 A provisional title will be issued.
application dismissed if the application is not successful, the court will dismiss the application. 16 A provisional title will be issued.
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That seems simple enough. However, how does the Court assess compliance with the statutory criteria?