Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 227(6)
If the beneficiaries believe the trustees have made a wrong decision, they can lodge an application with the Māori Land Court or the High Court alleging that the trustee’s improper or negligent acts caused them loss. If the court finds the trustees were at fault, they may be required to pay for any losses they caused.
A trustee who says in writing that they don’t agree with a decision won’t be held personally liable if the decision ends up causing a loss.