Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsThe Benefits Notwithstanding the very lengthy amount of time it took to form the whānau trust and the ongoing administration, what have been the benefits of forming the whānau trust?
The Benefits Notwithstanding the very lengthy amount of time it took to form the whānau trust and the ongoing administration, what have been the benefits of forming the whānau trust?
Prepare for court hearing AP-20230000027432 A20130010288 18/11/2013 CJ 2013/34 - Hami Parehe and a Vesting Order at 80 Waikato MB 164 on 30 August 1996 - Application to the Chief Judge 45/93 44(1)/93 47(4)/93 Michael Hamlin 5.
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Apply by completing the appropriate application form. Forms are available at Māori Land Court offices or on our website.
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Applications under section 99 must use the General Form of Application (Form 1) stating the Act and the section under which application is made.
Succession to further interests (Form 22A) Section 118(6) of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Use this form if successors were already determined by a previous succession order.
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Complete documents together At the hui, it is useful to complete: • Form B1 – consent to be appointed as trustee forms • written consents for vesting interests • draft trust order This ensures everyone understands and agrees to the documents.
How-do-I-user-guides/How-to-constitute-an-ahu-whenua-trust-or-whenua-topu-trust.pdf (539 kb)
Ngā puka tono Application forms Find the application form you need. Ngā utu tono Application fees Find out what fees you'll need to pay for your application.
Apply online Download the application form Download the trustee consent form Te whakawātea i tētahi kaitiaki (utu tāpae $68) Remove a trustee (filing fee $68) Trustees can be removed for a variety of reasons.
An application to the Māori Land Court needs to be filed on the relevant application form and accompanied by the application fee, which is shown on the form.
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An application to the Māori Land Court needs to be filed on the relevant application form and accompanied by the application fee, which is shown on the form.
Uploads/MOJ0217-v2.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)