Reflections after nearly 20 years as a Māori Land Court
01 Nov 2013 | NewsRights to land have always been a pivotal driver in Polynesian society.
Rights to land have always been a pivotal driver in Polynesian society.
APPLICATION CASE Is a proceeding. A formal request to the court to exercise its power.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
Further details will be advertised closer to the date. Nominations to become a trustee must be received in writing, 10-working days prior to the hui taking place.
Documents/Landowner-notices/Final-advert-Whakapoungakau-hui-final.pdf (115 kb)
Legislative changes affecting trusts Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021 Updated provisions for removing a trustee The Act now allows for the Māori Land Court to remove a trustee if it is satisfied that they have lost the capacity to perform their functions as a trustee, or that their removal is desirable for the proper execution of the trust (for example because they repeatedly refuse or fail to act as a trus...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
Where a determination or order has already been made by a Registrar, affected persons may also apply to the Court to seek a review of that determination or order.
Documents/Panui/Maori-Land-Court-National-Panui-August-2024.pdf (1.3 mb)
It is a time to take stock and reset for the year ahead.
Documents/Articles/Maori-Land-Court-Annual-Report-Matariki-2022-Matariki-2023.pdf (11 mb)
By providing tools and resources, they help board members develop their governance skills to become effective governors and advisors. They have designed a Māori Governance Video Toolkit to enhance the knowledge and skills of Māori trustees.
To create a trust, you'll need to apply for a trust order.
TRANSFERRING SHARES TO TRUSTEES Māori land shares can be transferred, by a vesting order, to a trustee from a person who owns, or is entitled to own, Māori land shares.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.3E-OCT21-Transferring-Maori-Land-Shares.pdf (78 kb)
Transferring shares to trustees Māori land shares can be transferred, by a vesting order, to a trustee from a person who owns, or is entitled to own, Māori land shares.
Uploads/MLC-transferring-maori-land-shares-english.pdf (333 kb)