If the Trustees are of the view that accounts are confidential, they must notify the requesting beneficial owner of his or her right to apply to the court for a disclosure order.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Ahu-Whenua-Trust-Order-Template-18082025.pdf (444 kb)
DECLARATION I/We* the applicant(s) declare that— (a) the facts of the application as stated are true and correct; and (b) the persons entitled to succeed are correctly listed in this application; and (c) there are no disputes as to succession or issues to be settled before an order can be made; and (d) it is desired that an order be made without formal hearing and without notice.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-21-Application-for-succession2F.pdf (865 kb)
Where a determination or order has already been made by a Registrar, affected persons may also apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
Where a determination or order has already been made by a Registrar, affected persons may also apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
Documents/Panui/0108423-Ministry-of-Justice-National-Panui-March-2023-FINAL1.pdf (714 kb)
The process for applying for succession has not changed. Apply by completing the appropriate application form.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/Factsheet-Legislative-changes-affecting-trusts.pdf (303 kb)
If the Trustees are of the view that accounts are confidential, they must notify the requesting Beneficial Owner of his or her right to apply to the Court for a disclosure order. 9.
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.
Where a determination or order has already been made by a Registrar, affected persons may also apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
Documents/Panui/Ministry-of-Justice_National-Panui-June-20231.pdf (838 kb)
Where a determination or order has already been made by a Registrar, affected persons may also apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
Documents/Panui/0805823-Ministry-of-Justice_Panui-September-2023-web.pdf (832 kb)
Where a determination or order has already been made by a Registrar, affected persons may also apply to the court to seek a review of that determination or order.
