The kaupapa of the Act is to promote the retention of Māori land in the hands of its owners and their whānau and hapū and to facilitate the occupation, development and utilisation of that land for the benefit of its owners and their whānau and hapū.
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The kaupapa of the Act is to promote the retention of Māori land in the hands of its owners and their whānau and hapū and to facilitate the occupation, development and utilisation of that land for the benefit of its owners and their whānau and hapū.
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What must be in the notice The agenda for the meeting must provide sufficient detail to inform the beneficial owners of all matters that are to be discussed and voted on at the meeting.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/2021-12-07-Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template.pdf (398 kb)
Persons bound to deal with property on behalf of the owners or beneficiaries. The trustee becomes the legal owner when the order appointing them as trustee for the land is registered against the title.
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From 1 July 2025, the Māori Land Court fees will increase by 3.65%. The details are set out below. Fee increase summary Current rate New rate $22 $23 $66 $68 $220 $228 $385 $399 Detailed fee list Māori Land Court Current rate (inc GST) New rate (inc GST) Filing an application in respect of the following: (a) hearing and determining any claim to recover damages from trespass or any other injury to Māori freehold land (b) hearing and determining...
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Who are the engaged owners at any given point in time? Are they the owners who attended the most recent meeting?
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Include any persons who have been legally adopted into the family. Details of all next of kin are to be given even though some may not be beneficiaries under a will. 1.
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AUDITOR A person who checks and examines accounts. BENEFICIAL OWNER The owner of a beneficial interest in land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2023-Glossary-of-terms.pdf (278 kb)
Successors are determined upon intestacy as set out in section 109 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. 6 Checklist of documents required: 7 Sharing of contact details Contact information of potential owners for the SILNA blocks under the Ngāi Tahu Deed of Settlement, with permission, are shared with Te Puni Kōkiri and Te Arawhiti (Office of Māori Crown Relations).
OWNER NAME SEARCH TIPS 4māorilandcourt.govt.nz Step 7 Once you open the ownership information page, you will find name and ID details, the originated documents list (if entered), and four tabs below this with further information.
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