To find out more about how to set up a trust, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/creating-a-trust-or-incorporation/
Types of trustees
The Act recognises 3 types of trustee.
To find out more about how to set up a trust, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/creating-a-trust-or-incorporation/
Types of trustees
The Act recognises 3 types of trustee.
To find out more about how to set up a trust, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/creating-a-trust-or-incorporation/
Types of trustees
The Act recognises 3 types of trustee.
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Māori Land Update –
Ngā Āhuatanga o te whenua
June 2025 | Hune 2025
This update is issued by the Office of the Chief Registrar, Māori Land Court | Te Kooti Whenua Māori
to provide key statistics on Māori land, including the number and total area of Māori Customary Land
(MCL) and Māori Freehold Land (MFL) blocks, and howmany of these are managed by trusts or
incorporations versus those that are not.
The goal is to replace as many deceased persons on the list with living successors to enable meetings of successors to be called under Part 9 of TTWMA.
Final resolution
That an application be filed with the Māori Land Court to constitute the [name of whānau
trust], appoint [list the full names of the elected trustees] as trustees and approve the draft
trust order.
Applications for Hearing
PÄNUI
NO:
TIME: APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT:
16 10:30AM A20210012627 118(6)/93 David Francis
Romoa Wairau
Jack Wairau - Succession (Further
Interests)
17 10:35AM A20220005532 164/93 Sydney Malta
Whaanga
Mahanga 1D2B1 - Transfer of Shares
from Sydney Malta Whaanga to
Mateapiti Maria Whaanga
18 10:40AM A20220006037 239/93 William
McRoberts Jnr
Mere Takotoroa Waru & Te Waituhio
Waikaaho Whänau Trust - Replace
Marie Sharmaine MacDonald, Wirem...