This document notifies you that:

1. On 1 October 2024 an application was filed in the High Court at Wellington under Part III of the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 for approval of a scheme in respect of the New Zealand Medical Benevolent Fund. Its reference is CIV-2024-485-617.
2. The application is to be heard by the High Court at Wellington on 13 February 2025 at 10.00am.
3. If approved, the scheme will vary the trust deed to facilitate the administration of the trust. The new trustee of the scheme is proposed to be Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network Incorporated.
4. The application, supporting affidavit, Memorandum of Counsel, and the Attorney-General’s report may be inspected at the Registry of the High Court at Wellington or at the applicant’s address for service.
5. The applicant’s solicitor is Bevan Marten. The address for service is Izard Weston, Level 3, 26 The Terrace, Wellington.
6. Any person desiring to oppose the scheme must give written notice of their intention to do so to the Registrar of the High Court at Wellington, to Crown Law on behalf of the Attorney-General, and to the applicant’s solicitor not less than 7 days before the hearing date.