Legislative changes affecting Māori Land trusts from 2021

Legislative changes affecting Māori Land trusts from 2021

This guide outlines recent legislative changes that are aimed at simplifying trust processes under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 for owning, occupying and using Māori land.. It covers what has changed and what it means for owners and governors.

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Governance

  • Deciding who should govern

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    Governance
    Whenua Māori

    Learn how to choose trustees for Māori land trusts.

  • Steps to set up a Māori land trust

    Whenua
    Governance
    Whenua Māori

    This guide explains how to set up a Māori land trust and what to think about.

Whenua Māori

  • Governance roles and structures

    Whenua
    Governance
    Whenua Māori

    Learn about governance options for Māori land and how to set up trusts or incorporations to govern them.

  • Whakahaerehia ō whenua | Manage your land

    Whenua
    Governance
    Whenua Māori

    Learn how to manage Māori land through trusts and incorporations for your whānau.

Policy

  • History of Māori land

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    Policy
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    Find out about the history of whenua Māori, from arrival to recent times.

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