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But a workable and popular model for kin group holding without individual shares has been found in the whānau trust. Here an individual can form the trust and appoint trustees and the shareholding, which maybe across many blocks, is held for the uri of that individual down through the generations.
You will also need to provide:
a copy of their death certificate or other evidence of death
an original or certified copy of the will
written confirmation from any spouse or partner who wishes to surrender a lifetime right (if applicable)
consents agreeing to include succession by whāngai (if applicable)
a completed Whānau Trust application, draft trust order, written consent from trustees, and minutes from the hui agreeing to constitute a Whānau Trust...
It can be difficult to contact the other owners of your whenua, but you must try to find and contact them to discuss your plans. Permission from trustees or Māori incorporation
Māori land is often managed by a trust or incorporation on behalf of the owners or shareholders.
To find out more about the types of trusts, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/
Setting up a trust
Landowners can set up a trust by holding a meeting,
nominating trustees to manage their property interests, and
then applying to the Māori Land Court (application forms
can be obtained from Māori Land Court offices).
To find out more about the types of trusts, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/
Setting up a trust
Landowners can set up a trust by holding a meeting,
nominating trustees to manage their property interests, and
then applying to the Māori Land Court (application forms
can be obtained from Māori Land Court offices).
To find out more about the types of trusts, visit
maorilandcourt.govt.nz/your-maori-land/trusts-and-
incorporations/
Setting up a trust
Landowners can set up a trust by holding a meeting,
nominating trustees to manage their property interests, and
then applying to the Māori Land Court (application forms
can be obtained from Māori Land Court offices).