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Simple and uncontested
succession applications
Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021
Why make this change?
The time and travel costs associated with attending a court
sitting are removed when an application can be decided by a
registrar.
Legislative changes affecting trusts
Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021
Updated provisions for removing a trustee
The Act now allows for the Māori Land Court to remove a
trustee if it is satisfied that they have lost the capacity to
perform their functions as a trustee, or that their removal is
desirable for the proper execution of the trust (for example
because they repeatedly refuse or fail to act as a trustee, they
become an undischarged bankrupt, or they are no longer...
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kaunihera, mā te kaunihera ā-rohe te tono
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Dispute resolution service
Effective from Waitangi Day, 6 February 2021
What do I need to do?
If you want to make an application to the Māori Land Court
or you have an application already in the Māori Land Court
that is being delayed by a dispute, you can apply to use the
dispute resolution service to attempt to settle the dispute
outside of a court sitting.
The Māori Land Court offers training for trustees.
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Section 133 of the Trusts Act 2019 (formerly section 66 of the Trustee Act 1956).
Signature and contact details
Signature Date
Phone email
For office use only
Deputy Registrar (full name)
The request for the fee to be remitted, reduced, or refunded is approved declined
For the following reason(s) pursuant to Regulation 7(1)(a) of the Māori Land Court fees regulations 2013:
Signature Date
For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz
http://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/maori-land-court
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