The land interests would then go directly back to those beneficiaries of the estate who contributed shares to the whānau trust. ‘Māori Land Trusts’ includes a section on whānau trusts.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
• Whānau trust This is a whānau-oriented trust. It allows the whānau to bring together their Māori land interests for the benefit of the whānau and their descendants
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-OCT21-Maori-Land-Trusts.pdf (341 kb)
With shares held by individuals becoming increasingly fractionated but shares held in whānau trusts being relatively stable, I foresee a time when these whānau trusts will be major shareholders in trusts and incorporations.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP2 10:30 AM AP-20240000004644 113/93 118/93 Patrick Rata Francis Quinn Waitai Rata Harrison - Succession SP3 10:30 AM AP-20230000022652 239/93 Te Tumu Paeroa on behalf of the Māori Trustee Taieri A Sec 22 – Appoint Stephen Bryant as advisory trustee SP4 10:30 AM AP-20230000034460 239/93 Matai Te Ūkaipō Whānau Trust Matai Te Ūkaipō Whānau Trust - Replace Joseph Ross Taurima, Alex Taurima and Loanna Rose Smiler...
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP2 10:00 AM AP-20240000002257 239/93 Jacinda Christine Urikore Flavell Whakapoungakau 7E Ahu Whenua Trust - Replace Jacinda Flavell, Keri-anne Tane, Jenny Flavell, Fred Kanara, Raewyn Farrell, Harris Farrell and Paki Taiatini (retirement) and appoint Te Awhina Tairua, Justin Paul, Gina Katene, Rihipa Taiatini, Lyall Mooney, India Fremaux and Zak Flavell as responsible trustees SP3 10:00 AM AP-20240000002259 239/93 Jacinda Christine...
Documents/Panui/15.-Waiariki-Special-7-October-2024.pdf (135 kb)
Since 1 July 1993, shares in a Māori incorporation are deemed to be interests in Māori land and unless there’s an exemption, they’re treated the same as Māori land interests. Whānau trusts A whānau trust can be set up at the time of succession.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (355 kb)
APPLICATION NO: SECTION: APPLICANT: SUBJECT: A20230002028 113/93, 118/93, 214/93 Kelli Te Maiharoa Gaynor Anne Te Maiharoa also known as Gaynor Anne Howison - Succession and constitute a whānau trust A20230002030 118(6)/93 Deputy Registrar Lyn Atwell Ryan - Succession (further interests) MApr1/2023 MApr1/2023 6 For further clarification please contact: Dist...
Documents/Panui/Special-Panui-Te-Waipounamu-April-2023.pdf (209 kb)
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT SP11 10.00AM AP-20230000026534 A20230004443 113/93 117/93 Gaylene Rashelle Barnes Jack Mervyn Barnes also known as Jack Barnes – Transfer of deceased’s interests from Noeline Barnes as administrator to beneficiaries SP12 10.15AM AP-20230000034193 239/93 Kalolaine Heni Payne-Smith Miro Te Rata Joel Whānau Trust – Appoint Winners Pavihi, Kalolaine Heni Payne- Smith and Rose-Zina Sisillia Pito-Tofaeono as additional responsible tru...
Documents/Panui/14.-Waikato-Maniapoto-Specials-5-September-2024.pdf (152 kb)
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz FORM 23 Rule 12.3 TICK THE APPROPRIATE CHECKBOX: The beneficiaries entitled to succeed have agreed to constitute a Whānau Trust and vest the interests of the deceased into the proposed trustees.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-23-Application-Whanau-Trust.pdf (149 kb)
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 (i...
