Whenua is part of who we are as Māori – it connects us to our tīpuna. This special connection is recognised in Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, the Act under which the Māori Trustee is appointed by the Māori Land Court to act as trustee of Māori freehold land.
Currently, the Māori Trustee administers approximately 88,000 hectares of Māori freehold land on behalf of over 100,000 owners.
Where to start with succession
Succeeding to whenua Māori is managed by the Māori Land Court. Learn more about who to contact about your whenua...
Do we administer your whenua?
Find out if the Māori Trustee administers whenua you may have shares in or if we are holding any funds for you or your whānau...
Protecting and enhancing the whenua
Looking after the whenua for future generations is an important part of our mahi. Learn more about how we do this...
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What is whenua Māori
Under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 there are two types of Māori Land.
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Succeeding to whenua
Māori freehold land is owned by one or more owners. When an owner passes away, it’s important that their shares in Māori freehold land are succeeded to by the person or persons entitled.
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Where to start with succession
If a whānau member has passed away and you want to start the succession process, contacting the Māori Land Court is a good first step. They can help you find out about the whenua and let you know what...
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Do we administer your whenua?
If you believe the Māori Trustee administers whenua you or your whānau have shares in, you can check our records to find out more about the whenua and its owners.