The land interests would then go directly back to those beneficiaries of the estate who contributed shares to the whānau trust. ‘Māori Land Trusts’ includes a section on whānau trusts.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
• Whānau trust This is a whānau-oriented trust. It allows the whānau to bring together their Māori land interests for the benefit of the whānau and their descendants
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-OCT21-Maori-Land-Trusts.pdf (341 kb)
With shares held by individuals becoming increasingly fractionated but shares held in whānau trusts being relatively stable, I foresee a time when these whānau trusts will be major shareholders in trusts and incorporations.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP2 10:00 AM AP-20240000002257 239/93 Jacinda Christine Urikore Flavell Whakapoungakau 7E Ahu Whenua Trust - Replace Jacinda Flavell, Keri-anne Tane, Jenny Flavell, Fred Kanara, Raewyn Farrell, Harris Farrell and Paki Taiatini (retirement) and appoint Te Awhina Tairua, Justin Paul, Gina Katene, Rihipa Taiatini, Lyall Mooney, India Fremaux and Zak Flavell as responsible trustees SP3 10:00 AM AP-20240000002259 239/93 Jacinda Christine...
Documents/Panui/15.-Waiariki-Special-7-October-2024.pdf (135 kb)
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz FORM 23 Rule 12.3 TICK THE APPROPRIATE CHECKBOX: The beneficiaries entitled to succeed have agreed to constitute a Whānau Trust and vest the interests of the deceased into the proposed trustees.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-23-Application-Whanau-Trust.pdf (149 kb)
You will also need to provide: a copy of their death certificate or other evidence of death an original or certified copy of the will written confirmation from any spouse or partner who wishes to surrender a lifetime right (if applicable) consents agreeing to include succession by whāngai (if applicable) a completed Whānau Trust application, draft trust order, written consent from trustees, and minutes from the hui agreeing to constitute a Whānau Trust (if...
Since 1 July 1993, shares in a Māori incorporation are deemed to be interests in Māori land and unless there’s an exemption, they’re treated the same as Māori land interests. Whānau trusts A whānau trust can be set up at the time of succession.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (355 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP11 10:20 AM AP-20240000013426 239/93 Henare Kuka He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī mō Kuka Whanau Papakainga Trust - Replace Akanihi Kuka with Henare Kuka as trustee of the Kuka Whanau Papakainga Trust To be heard with Pānui 36 - AP-20250000001888 - He whakarerekētanga ki ngā tarahitī mō Kuka Whanau Papakainga Trust - Replace Louise Ngatai with Henrietta Keelan-Lawson and Katarina Ngatai as trustees of the Ku...
Documents/Panui/3.-Waikato-Maniapoto-21-August-2025.pdf (123 kb)
The enclosed terms of trust are an example of a COMPREHENSIVE trust order which you may use for your whānau trust.
Kei ngā Ture i muri mai ngā whakamāramatanga mō tēnei āhuatanga. 9 8 Ngā hea e puritia ana e te pūtea trust/ whānau trust Mehemea e puritia ana ngā hea ki roto i te rōpū kaitiaki pūtea, te rōpū kaitiaki whānau rānei, me whakauru atu ngā ingoa o ngā trusts 14 ki te rēhita hea, me ngā ingoa tāngata nō rātou te whenua.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-incorporations-tereo.pdf (949 kb)
