Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsLand interests remained in the name of my grandfather and my great-grandmother.
Land interests remained in the name of my grandfather and my great-grandmother.
There is, I think, a lesson in that. Māori Land Court Judges The Māori Land Court bench at present is made up of thirteen judges.
Benefits The intention is to make it easier to secure finance for papakāinga housing developments, so whānau can realise their housing aspirations. Māori Land Court role extended Before 6 February 2021 The Māori Land Court does not hear certain matters relating to Māori land, even though it may be the most appropriate place to hear them.
In accordance with tikanga Māori there is no distinction to be drawn between whenua (land) that is dry and land that is covered by the sea.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/JWI-ACPECT-Presentation-2022.pdf (540 kb)
The Māori Land Court bench have released a practice note for lending money on whenua Māori.
The intended amendments are designed to provide a strong platform for Māori land owners, to give Māori land owners more autonomy and, if they so choose, support to realise the economic potential of their land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-150-years-of-the-Maori-Land-Court.pdf (11 mb)
Steve Gunson - Pae Matua Māori Land Court and Waitangi Tribunal Ngāti Toarangatira, Te Ātiawa Steve Gunson brings a wealth and breadth of experience to the role of Pae Matua | Director Waitangi Tribunal and Māori Land Court.
Currently, the Māori Trustee administers as trustee or agent approximately 1,800 Māori Land Trusts and other Māori entities. This is about one third of all Māori Land Trusts.
That is, it assumes that the engaged owners – those who take an active interest in their land – are unable to realise their aspirations for their land because the unengaged owners act as some sort of handbrake that prevents progress.
Documents/Judges-corner-articles/MLC-2014-Jun-Judges-Corner-Ambler-J.pdf (191 kb)
Freehold titles are often divided by partition order. The land retains the status of Māori land. The status of the land will continue to be Māori land unless and until the Māori Land Court makes an order changing the status of the land. 2 Literally, a “basket”.