Template Comprehensive Whanau Trust Order Final Version 30 June 2020
The Māori Land Court ("Court") has constituted a whānau trust for the purposes set out in this Trust Order (“Order”).
The Māori Land Court ("Court") has constituted a whānau trust for the purposes set out in this Trust Order (“Order”).
It can support a range of activities including governance and management capability, strategic planning, land use planning, feasibility and developing commercial business cases.
An administrative structure similar to a company for managing Māori land vested in it by the Māori Land Court.
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It can support a range of activities including governance and management capability, strategic planning, land use planning, feasibility and developing commercial business cases.
Changes also strengthen the protections for Māori land. For example, when whenua is changed from Māori customary land to Māori freehold land, the interests of the owners will not be individualised.
Conclusion Setting aside land for a new urupā is a significant undertaking for the beneficial owners of the land.
If there is no quorum, the meeting may not proceed. Māori Land Court 3.21 The trustees must advise the Māori Land Court of the names of the trustees elected at any general meeting. 3.22 The election of trustees is subject to confirmation by the Māori Land Court. 4.
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YES NO 3. Is there a Land Transfer / Land Information New Zealand title?
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Te Kooti Whenua Māori – the Māori Land Court is part of Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice.
(e) If the parties cannot agree on a mediator, then one will be appointed by a Judge of the Māori Land Court in the district where the relevant land is located.
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