December 2010 Māori Law Review
2010 Māori Land Court judgments – index
This table lists the 2010 judgments of the Māori Land Court and contains links to reports about the decisions.
For other years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. For the 2010 Māori Appellate Court judgments index.
2010 Māori Land Court judgments
Judgment date | Citation | Minute Book | MLIS | Legislation | Subject | |
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24.12.2010 | Hunia v Skerrit-White - Kawerau A8D | 22 Waiariki MB 92 | 22 WAR 92 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 19, 237, 238 | Injunction alleging a breach of trustees’ duties | |
24.12.2010 | Hall v Opepe Farm Trust | 22 Waiariki MB 47 | 22 WAR 47 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 19,231, 237, 238, 240 | Injunction, Enforcement of obligations of trust, Removal of trustees | |
22.12.2010 | Deputy Registrar v Te Bach 2007 Ltd - Ohawini D8 | 15 Taitokerau MB 3 | 15 TTK 3 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 131 | Māori Freehold Land Registration Project, determination of status | |
22.12.2010 | Deputy Registrar v Ngati Whatua o Orakei Maori Trust Board - Lot 1 DP 40823 being Part Section 684 Town of Orakei and others | 14 Taitokerau MB 164 | 14 TTK 164 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 131 | Māori Freehold Land Registration, determination of status, effect of private Act on status and amalgamations with multiple statuses | |
17.12.2010 | Rogers v Stirling - Taungaure No.2 | 21 Waiariki 205 | 21 WAR 205 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 289 | Partition and easement for access - whether sufficient support | |
14.12.2010 | Whaanga - Anewa Trust | 11 Tairawhiti MB 46 | 11 TRW 46 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 289 | Partition – Sufficiency of support | |
14.12.2010 | McClutchie-Morrell v Te Runanga o Ngati Porou | 12 Tairawhiti MB 278 | 12 TRW 278 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 30(1)(b), 30C, 30H, 33 | Mandate to negotiate with Crown where Crown refusing to be bound; application of ss 30C and 30H | |
8.12.2010 | Manuirirangi v Nga Hapu o Nga Ruahine Iwi Inc | 2010 Chief Judge's MB 355 | 2010 CJ 355 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 30(1)(b), 30C, 30H, 33 | Mandate to negotiate with Crown where Crown refusing to be bound; application of ss 30C and 30H | |
07.12.2010 | Te Karetu L1A and others | 14 Taitokerau MB 25 | 14 TTK 25 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 | ML plan - area of block | |
30.11.2010 | Heta - Taiharuru 4C3B | 13 Taitokerau MB 203 | 13 TTK 203 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 289 | Partition – hybrid partition – occupation orders – ahu whenua trusts – “reasonable alternatives” | |
24.11.2010 | Yates v Te Kohanga Lots 1 and 3-27 Trust | 13 Taitokerau MB 36 | 13 TTK 36 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 sections 19, 20 | Injunction, Recovery of land | |
23.11.2010 | Rangihuna v Trustees of Te Rimu Trust - Te Rimu Trust | 10 Tairawhiti MB 137 | 10 TRW 137 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 sections 238, 244 | Enforcement of obligations of trust, variation of trust order | |
19.11.2010 | Hall v Opepe Farm Trust | 19 Waiariki MB 258 | 19 WAR 258 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 sections 237, 238, 240 | Trustees Duties - Removal of Trustees | |
12.11.2010 | Setter v Hewitt - Lot 1 & 4 DP 374627 and Lot 3 DP 374627 | 5 Takitimu MB 239 | 5 TKT 239 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 322 | Roadway | |
12.11.2010 | Deputy Registrar - Kohatutaka 6A4E | 12 Taitokerau MB 171 | 12 TTK 171 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 131 | Determine Status of land | |
12.11.2010 | Ngati Hine Forest Trust v Manihera - Ngati Hine H2B | 12 Taitokerau MB 176 | 12 TTK 176 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 19 | Costs for indemnity of trustees | |
29.10.2010 | Paul - Motatau 1B3A | 11 Taitokerau MB 212 | 11 TTK 212 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 133 | Change from General land to Māori freehold land | |
27.10.2010 | Deputy Registrar - Waimamaku E | 11 Taitokerau MB 153 | 11 TTK 153 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 131 | Determine Status of land | |
14.10.2010 | Hickmott - Torere Section 11 | 17 Waiariki MB 35 | 17 WAR 35 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 328 | Occupation Order - | |
12.10.2010 | Preece v Hokotehi Moriori Trust | 5 Te Waipounamu MB 83 | 5 TWP 83 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 18(1)(e) | Determine whether person is a Maori | |
08.10.2010 | Maori Trustee v Keech | 257 Aotea MB 42 | 257 AOT 42 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 18(1)(d) | Determine proceedings founded on contract or tort | |
04.10.2010 | Chapman v Aotearoa Resorts Ltd - Tokaanu Maori Township 2nd Residue Trust | 257 Aotea MB 62 | 257 AOT 62 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 21 | Relief against forfeiture | |
30.09.2010 | Maiava v Matauri X Inc | 10 Taitokerau MB 106 | 10 TTK 106 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 79(4)/93 | Security for costs | |
30.09.2010 | Richards - Karaka Huarua A and B | 10 Taitokerau MB 94 | 10 TTK 94 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 Part 12 | Appointment of Trustees | |
22.09.2010 | Pita v Ngatiwai ki Whangaruru Whenua Topu Trust - Whangaruru Whakaturia 1D9A and 1D10A | 10 Taitokerau MB 40 | 10 TTK 40 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 338(7) | Maori Reservation - Termination of Part of the Trust | |
16.09.2010 | Pulham - Tiro Taupaki | 9 Taitokerau MB 209 | 9 TTK 209 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 113, 118, 214 | Succession - Whangai | |
16.09.2010 | Lazarus - Peter Pene Moses | 9 Taitokerau MB 197 | 9 TTK 197 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 113, 118 | 8 Succession - License to Occupy | |
13.09.2010 | Maori Trustee v Raukawa - Horowhenua A3A | 255 Aotea MB 209 | 255 AOT 209 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 231, Limitation Act 1950 | Review of Trust | |
10.09.2010 | Naera v Fenwick – Whakapoungakau 24 | 15 Waiariki MB 279 | 15 WAR 279 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 19, 231, 239, 240 | Review of Trust, Removal of trustees | |
13.08.2010 | Kemp - Otairi B2B | 8 Taitokerau MB 216 | 8 TTK 216 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 135 | Status of land Maori to General | |
13.08.2010 | Peters - Oriwa 1B1 | 8 Taitokerau MB 210 | 8 TTK 210 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 328 | Occupation | |
02.08.2010 | Matthews v Matthews | 253 Aotea MB 250 | 253 AOT 250 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 164 | Vesting | |
30.07.2010 | NF Fraser and Co Ltd – Takahiwai 3A2 | 7 Taitokerau MB 252 | 7 TTK 252 | Maori Affairs Amendment Act 1967 section 83; Maori Affairs Act 1953 section 2(2)(f) | Status of land | |
30.07.10 | Deputy Registrar – Oharotu 4 | 7 Taitokerau MB 234 | 7 TTK 234 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 131 | Status of Roadway | |
30.07.10 | Butler – Mangawhati 3B1 & Takahiwai 3A2 | 7 Taitokerau MB 260 | 7 TTK 260 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 46 | Report to CJ | |
02.07.10 | Brownlie v Brown - Pipituangi A | 7 Tairawhiti MB 39 | 7 TRW 39 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 238 | Review of Trust - Use of Trust Monies - Stewardship | |
02.07.10 | Apaapa - Te Pura A No 17 | 6 Waikato Maniapoto MB 1 | 6 WMN 1 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 135 | Status of land Maori to General | |
30.06.10 | Naera v Fenwick – Whakapoungakau 24 | 11 Waiariki MB 191 | 11 WAR 191 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 98 | Special aid fund | |
30.06.10 | Deputy Registrar - Kapowai A1A | 7 Taitokerau MB 125 | 7 TTK 125 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 332 | Survey | |
30.06.10 | Deputy Registrar - Utakura 7 | 7 Taitokerau MB 71 | 7 TTK 71 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 332 | Survey | |
22.06.10 | Howell - Omaio 43 Section 4 | 11 Waiariki MB 2 | 11 WAR 2 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 289 | Partition | |
18.06.10 | Parangiora 1 (Wahitapu) and Parangiora 2 | 6 Taitokerau MB 238 | 6 TTK 238 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 332 | Survey | |
18.06.10 | Butler v NF Fraser & Co Ltd – Mangawhati 3B1 and Takahiwai 3A2 | 6 Taitokerau MB 221 | 6 TTK 221 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 79 | Security for costs | |
18.06.10 | Deputy Registrar – Kotuku A2B2C, Otara 3B4 (Esplanade Reserve), Pouto 2E4B3, Whangaruru-Whakaturia 1D7A2 | 6 Taitokerau MB 232 | 6 TTK 232 | Maori Affairs Act 1953 section 2(2)(e) | Status of land | |
18.06.10 | Deputy Registrar – Lot 36 DP 126453 and Lot 34 DP 126453 being Part of Whangaruru-Whakaturia No 4 | 6 Taitokerau MB 254 | 6 TTK 254 | Maori Affairs Act 1953 section 2(2)(f) | Status of land, reserves | |
03.06.10 | Deputy Registrar – Takou Island | 6 Taitokerau MB 35 | 6 TTK 35 | Maori Affairs Act 1953 section 2(2)(f) Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 131 | Determine Status of land | |
14.05.10 | Manning – Kirikiri Pawhaoa B2A1 | 5 Taitokerau MB 234 | 5 TTK 234 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 131,151,158,338 | Testamentary Trustees | |
14.05.10 | Deputy Registrar – Waima North B1 and Waima North B2 | 5 Taitokerau MB 211 | 5 TTK 211 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 332 | Survey | |
13.05.10 | Reihana–Ruka – Taheke 23A and Taheke 23B | 5 Taitokerau MB 186 | 5 TTK 186 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 332 | Survey | |
13.05.10 | Hawe – Waiaua B | 5 Taitokerau MB 191 | 5 TTK 191 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 328 | Occupation | |
30.04.10 | Hokio A Trust - Hokio A and Part Hokio A | 249 Aotea MB 261 | 249 AOT 261 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 18(1)(h), 131 | Determine status of land | |
19.04.10 | Tamati v Wainohu – Tamati Whanau Trust | 5 Tairawhiti MB 87 | 5 TRW 87 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 238, 240 | Whanau Trust - Removal of Trustee - Trustee Duties | |
09.04.10 | Short - Pukeroa Oruawhata Ahu Whenua Trust | 5 Waiariki MB 297 | 5 WAR 297 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 244 | Payment of Trustee Fees | |
30.03.10 | Ross v Ellis - Otumoko B4 | 2 Waikato Maniapoto MB 243 | 2 WMN 243 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 20(d)Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section | Action for recovery of land | |
18.03.10 | Nicholls v Nicholls – Part Papaaroha 6B | 2 Waikato Maniapoto MB 140 | 2 WMN 140 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 70 | Costs | |
24.02.10 | Mikus – Hoera Te Kooti Whanau Trust | 246 Aotea MB 242 | 246 AOT 242 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 43 | Rehearing of whanau trust application | |
19.02.10 | Ellis – Matapihi No 1B No 2C No 2D | 2010 Chief Judges MB 25 | 2010 CJ 25 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 45 | Powers of CJ | |
03.02.10 | Holden – Nga Taonga Tuturu | 245 Aotea MB 230 | 245 AOT 230 | Protected Objects Act 1975 section 11, 12 Maori Land Court Rules, 46 and 163 | Determination of ownership of taonga | |
26.01.10 | Livingstone v Animal Health Board – Lake Rotoaira Forest Lands | 245 Aotea MB 124 | 245 AOT 124 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 19 | Injunction | |
19.01.10 | Taipari v Hauraki Maori Trust Board | 1 Waikato Maniapoto MB 59 | 1 WMN 59 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 79 | Costs | |
18.01.10 | Peni v Pahi – Tiroa E and Te Hape B | 1 Waikato Maniapoto MB 25 | 1 WMN 25 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 231, 238 | Review of Trust, Enforcement of obligation of trust | |
15.01.10 | Matuku - Ngati Maru Wharanui Pukehou Trust | 245 Aotea MB 15 | 245 AOT 15 | Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 216 | Whenua Topu Trust |