How to constitute a whānau trust Read the guide here on how to constitute a whānau trust.
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1 māorilandcourt.co.nz A whānau trust combines some or all the Māori land interests of an owner or owners into a single trust, to be held on behalf of their whānau.
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Much has been achieved by the project for Māori land owners, their whanau and hapu by giving greater certainty to title issues.
(state full name), apply for an order of exchange: ( tick as appropriate) as set out in this application according to the terms set out in the attached agreement DETAILS OF EXCHANGE: 1.
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FEE: $ 233.00 CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: List of owners, trustees and their addresses Statement setting out how the alienee is a member of one of the preferred classes of alienees (if applicable), including any necessary whakapapa details Roll valuation or special valuation of the land and any improvements to it by a registered valuer (as applicable) MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS Applications should be lodged with the Registrar in the Māori Land Court District in wh...
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