Step 2 Using the boxes provided, fill in the requested personal and address details. If needed, you can use the “Reset Enquiry Form” and “Refresh” buttons in the top right corner to clear the boxes.
How-do-I-user-guides/Submitting-an-enquiry-v1-6.pdf (1.1 mb)
However, the trustees can decline such an information request in some cases (for example, if the information is subject to personal or commercial confidentiality). Can Māori land trusts still apply to the Māori Land Court for direction Yes.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-for-landowners-Trustee-Act.pdf (68 kb)
Please select one district Taitokerau Waikato-Maniapoto Waiariki Tairāwhiti Tākitimu Aotea Te Waipounamu Which BLOCK / DECEASED PERSON / OTHER MATTER does your application relate to?
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-98L-Application-for-dispute-resolution-April-202104.pdf (638 kb)
https://www.m%C4%81orilandcourt.govt.nz/ Page 2 For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz MLC 06/23 - 01 The Māori Land Court of New Zealand (Please select the name of the Māori Land Court District in which some or all of the lands or the subject matter of the application is located) Please select one District Taitokerau Waikato-Maniapoto Waiariki Tairāwhiti Tākitimu Aotea Te Waipounamu SUBJECT OF APPLICATION - BLOCK / DECEASED / OTHER MATTER: (Please state name and block num...
If you have multiple applicants, make sure the Primary applicant box is ticked for the correct person. To remove an applicant, click the red bin icon.
How-do-I-user-guides/Submitting-an-application-v1-6.pdf (2.2 mb)
Appointment of Mediator Either one or two persons are to be appointed as a mediator, with a clear indication that the appointments should reflect the skills required for the nature of the dispute.
Of the approximately 2.3 million ownership interests in Māori land, anecdotal evidence indicates that about half of these interests are held by deceased persons; many land interests are owned by the same person under multiple names; and many owners live far from their land and, in some cases, do not know they are owners of Māori land at all.
Appointment of Mediator Either one or two persons are to be appointed as a mediator, with a clear indication that the appointments should reflect the skills required for the nature of the dispute.
Trustees may be held personally liable, jointly and severally, for any losses a trust may sustain and for other breaches of trust.
Grounds for application: I am a party to a contract or arrangement relating to the proposed transfer; or I am the transferor/donor of the land or interest; or I am a trustee for a person entitled to the land or interest 3. Consultation with whānau I have consulted with my immediate whānau about this application; and There are no objections from my whānau 4.
