Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsThe Benefits Notwithstanding the very lengthy amount of time it took to form the whānau trust and the ongoing administration, what have been the benefits of forming the whānau trust?
The Benefits Notwithstanding the very lengthy amount of time it took to form the whānau trust and the ongoing administration, what have been the benefits of forming the whānau trust?
After further consultation, the scheduled date of Friday 7 June 2024 will now be as follows: Ruatōria: 11:00AM, Thursday 6 June 2024 This direction is issued pursuant to Rule 3.8(1)(b) of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and a copy of this is to be sent to the Chief Judge, The Chief Registrar and the Registrar of the Tairāwhiti District Registry of the Court.
Documents/Panui/4.-125-Tairawhiti-MB-78_MIN-7669.pdf (124 kb)
These new and updated forms need to be used for all future applications .
He tohutohu a te Kaiwhakawā Direction of the judge After further consultation, I cancel the following scheduled sitting of the Court: At Taupō, Waitahanui Community Hall, 28 Blake Road, Waitahanui Wednesday, 15 October 2025 This direction is issued pursuant to rule 3.8(1)(c) Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and a copy is to be sent to the Kaiwhakawā Matua, the Kairēhita Matua, and the Kairēhita of the Waiariki District Registry of the court.
Documents/Panui/1.-345-Waiariki-MB-80-dated-22-August-2025.pdf (90 kb)
He tohutohu a te Kaiwhakawā Direction of the judge After further consultation, I cancel the following scheduled sitting of the Court: At Taupō, Waitahanui Community Hall, 28 Blake Road, Waitahanui Thursday, 4 December 2025 This direction is issued pursuant to rule 3.8(1)(c) Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and a copy is to be sent to the Kaiwhakawā Matua, the Kairēhita Matua, and the Kairēhita of the Waiariki District Registry of the court. } C T Coxhead...
Documents/Panui/348-Waiariki-MB-279-dated-8-October-2025.pdf (98 kb)
He tohutohu a te Kaiwhakawā Direction of the judge After further consultation, I reschedule the following scheduled sitting of the Court: At Taupō, Waitahanui Community Hall, 28 Blake Road, Waitahanui Wednesday, 25 February 2026 This direction is issued pursuant to rule 3.8(1)(b) Māori Land Court Rules 2011 and a copy is to be sent to the Kaiwhakawā Matua, the Kairēhita Matua, and the Kairēhita of the Waiariki District Registry of the court.
Documents/Panui/1.-353-Waiariki-MB-131-dated-12-November-2025.pdf (106 kb)
Applications under section 99 must use the General Form of Application (Form 1) stating the Act and the section under which application is made.
This might include photo ID or forms you’ve been asked to fill in. After the interview The panel will tell you when you can expect to hear back.
If you’re not applying online, you can download or ask us for a PDF version of the form. In either case, we’ll ask you to provide supporting information to provide proof of your financial situation.
Apply online Download the application form (form 30) Download the application form (form 31) Transferring land to someone who is not a member of the PCA To transfer your land by gift or sale to a someone who is not a member of the preferred class of alienee (link to definition), you will need to apply for a confirmation of alienee.