Wakatu Incorporation New Zealand. A business of the land and sea

A Whānau Trust allows a family to bring together and consolidate the land interests of a parent or tupuna whether alive or deceased.

This in effect means that if you, your parents or tupuna have interests in various Māori lands then they could be brought together under the umbrella of a Whānau Trust, whereby all income received would be placed in that Trust to be applied for the purposes of promoting the general wellbeing and advancement in life of the descendants of the tupuna named in the Whānau Trust Order.

Step One - Whãnau Meeting:

Draft up a Trust Order that sets out the trustees powers, right and obligations;

Step Two - Application For Whãnau Trust:

Apply to the Mãori Land Court by: Completing the application-form

Step Two - For For Whãnau Unable To Attend The Meeting:

application form

Step Three - Apply To The Mãori Land Court:

Lodge it with your nearest Mãori Land Court office, either in person or by post.

For More Information:

Whãnau Trust application form Mãori Land Court website Mãori Land Court Records online "Trusts" booklet "Trustees Duties" booklet FAQ's TradeNZ