I am/We are* the beneficiary/beneficiaries* of a whānau trust, [name of whānau trust],
______________________________________________________________________ which holds a beneficial
interest in the block.
2. My/Our* shareholding or entitlement equates to [size] ________________ hectares/square metres*
Note: To calculate the area multiply the number of shares you hold or are entitled to by the area of the block and
divide by the total number of shares in the block.
3.
My/Our* lawyer's contact details are as follows:
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
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5.
The beneficiaries are called the beneficial
owners.
2. For information on trustees’ duties and responsibilities see Part 3 of the Trusts
Act 2019 and Part 12 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
3.
However, because
of the potential for a conflict of interest, Rule 24(2) of the
Regulations does not allow that committee member to take
part in any of the committee’s discussions or votes about the
business where the conflict exists.
In July 2019, the Government passed the Trusts Act 2019
(replacing the Trustee Act 1956). This new Act sets out
the core principles and default rules for trusts, including
trusts created under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. The aim is to make the law easier to understand.
The review will be done by a judge, who will be able to
confirm, change or cancel the decision and issue a court
order.
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The name of the proceedings and the case number.
2. Your role in the proceedings (e.g. applicant, respondent, legal representative for
the applicant).
3.
These guidelines are provided to assist judges
of the Māori Land Court in considering any question of recusal.
2. General Principles
A judge has an obligation to sit on any case allocated to them unless grounds for recusal
exist.
