Changes to the Act clarify how succession involving whāngai will be dealt with in a consistent tikanga-based way.
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In July a new strategic direction was announced which will see the Tribunal’s inquiry programme progress in two broad transitional phases.
A review must be lodged within 20 working days after the determination or order is made or, at the satisfaction of a Judge, within a longer period.
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In this situation, a Judge will need to approve the application for rehearing.
(a) The Registrar will seal a certificate confirming the mortgage, however, the Registrar will not issue the certificate until: i.
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.
To support how the Māori Land Court functions, judges will be able to appoint experts in tikanga Māori and whakapapa as additional members of the Court, and they can hold judicial settlement conferences to assist parties to a dispute to settle a claim or issue.
To terminate a trust, you will need support from majority of the beneficiaries.
A swearing-in ceremony for Judge Milner will be confirmed in due course and once sworn in he will be one of the resident judges for Te Tairāwhiti.
If this is not done, the Court may direct that formal notice be given to the beneficiaries. 5 Wills Wills do not apply to these successions to SILNA Lands under the Court’s inquiry under section 29 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
