It was not until October 2010 that the final Court case was completed. By that time the various applications and Court cases had been running for over six years, until they were finally concluded in our favour.
In most but, to be fair, not all cases, Māori owners want to improve the development and productivity of their land, and unlock the potential of this sleeping economic giant.
Where both limbs of the test have been satisfied invariably the Court will make an appointment in accordance with the wishes of the beneficial owners, or in a case of a Māori reservation trust, the beneficiaries.
Notice 3.16 Notice of Annual General Meetings and Special General Meetings (collectively called 'general meetings') will be a minimum of 21 days. 3.17 The notice will state the date, place and time when the general meeting will occur, and will outline the agenda. In the case of a Special General Meeting, the notice will state first the reason for holding the meeting. 3.18 The notice will be posted on the Marae Facebook Page and any other relevant portals and will also be announce...
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/05-08-2025-Marae-Charter-Template.pdf (632 kb)
COPY FEES Please note: The Māori Land Court Fees Regulations 2013 set the following fees for copying records (regardless of whether or not it is supplied electronically or as a hard copy): • 20c per black and white page • 40c per colour page There is limited discretion to reduce or waive this fee, however this is considered on a case by case basis and large requests, or those that require significant research, may incur a fee.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-2017-Minute-Book-Abbreviations.pdf (470 kb)
In general, a trustee meeting should be for the trustees only, but in some cases, it may be beneficial for the beneficiaries to attend.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/20210715-Trustees-Role-and-Duties.pdf (349 kb)
In some cases, the Māori Trustee can also be appointed as an agent to work on specific matters with, or on behalf of, trusts and trustees.
In some cases, the Māori Trustee can also be appointed as an agent to work on specific matters with, or on behalf of, trusts and trustees.
For a full explanation, please refer to either the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Māori Land Act 1993 or the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 SECTION DESCRIPTION 4/55 Governor-General in council may declare land to be a Māori reserve 6/1983 Determine succession to Titi Islands lands (order) 12/75 Determination of ownership of taonga tūturu found 18(1)(a)/93 Exercise general jurisdiction of court 18(1)(b)/93 Determine the relative interests of the owners 19/93 Application for inju...
However, judges retain discretion over how they use its standard documents and templates and tailor them to the specific facts and legal issues of each case. Te Puna Manawa Whenua was developed by an editing committee of judges from the Court.
