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The first step in filing a succession application is to gather the whakapapainformation of the whānau member who passed away, including the names and contact information of their parents, brothers and sisters, children, and partner(s).
Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information
in this publication, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any
inaccuracy, error, omission or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency or flaw in, or in
relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any
person or entity that chooses to rely on the information.
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APPLICATION
FOR CONFIRMATION OF AN ALIENATION
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Section 151
Form 25
Rule 11.3
WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
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CONFIRMATION OF RESOLUTION PASSED AT FAMILY
GATHERING
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Sections 151 and 176
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Form 34
Rule 11.21
WHAT IS THIS FORM FOR?
Succession and descendants
Before
6 February 2021
A deceased landowners’ interest(s) in land pass to their
surviving spouse or partner even if the spouse or partner does
not whakapapa to the land. When this happens, descendants
who do whakapapa to the land are often not entitled to succeed
to their land interest or shares until the spouse or partner enters
a new relationship, dies or surrenders their interest.
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APPLICATION TO CALL MEETING OF OWNERS
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Section 173
Form 32
Rule 11.17
HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM
(i) This form must be accompanied with the
appropriate application fee and be filed with
the Registrar in the District in which the land is
located;
(ii) Please ensure that all information requir...
Landowners
appoint trustees to act on their behalf so should allow the
trustees the opportunity to operate.
INFORMATION
Trusts must keep and share up-to-date and accurate
information.
