The beneficiaries are all the descendants of the
tūpuna (ancestors) named in the trust order. The tupuna can be the owner of the land interests who
chooses to place them in the trust, or another person from whom they descend.
Let us not be the reason for the efforts of those who formed the crowd of combat, the nation of contention, the realm of revitalisation, of those who had fortitude, who preserved, who were patient and tolerant, those who gave us a breath of life, let us not be the reason for their efforts to be swept away like dust.
It taught me that, no matter the environment in which I may find myself, I would always be able to find comfort in knowing who I am and where I am from. Although I didn’t realise it at the time, being true to who I was, and who I am, has been the single most important influence in my working life to date.
The list includes skilled mediators and
Māori Land Court judges whocan act as mediators.
You can also request the appointment of someone who
is not on the mediator list to hear your dispute.