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The mediation conversations to settle the dispute are confidential to you and your whānau and the other parties involved. No record of these conversations will be publicly available on the Māori Land Court record.
These rules ensure that the Act’s
kaupapa is met – to promote the retention
of Māori land in the hands of its owners and
their whānau and hapū 4 and to facilitate the
occupation, development, and utilisation of
that land for the benefit of its owners and
their whānau and hapū.
These rules ensure that the Act’s
kaupapa is met – to promote the retention
of Māori land in the hands of its owners and
their whānau and hapū 4 and to facilitate the
occupation, development, and utilisation of
that land for the benefit of its owners and
their whānau and hapū.
CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Death Certificate or other evidence as to death (see note (i) above)
Original or certified copy of the Will
Written confirmation to surrender lifetime right (where applicable)
Consents to succession by whāngai (where applicable)
Minutes of meeting agreeing to constitute a Whānau Trust (where applicable)
Completed Whānau Trust form and draft Trust order (where applicable)
Notes to assist applicants
MĀORI LAND COURT CONTACT DETAILS
This...
That was not the case and Māori in the South Island were left without land and without sufficient resources to take care of themselves and their whānau.
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 trustees...
Why make this change?
Succession to Māori land interests can be complex for whānau
and for whāngai, and Māori land is often owned by members
of different whānau (with different views on whāngai
succession).