December 2016 Māori Law Review

2016 Māori Land Court Judgments – index

This table lists the 2016 judgments of the Māori Land Court and contains links to reports about the decisions.

For other years: 2010201120122013, 20142015, 2017, 20182019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. For the 2016 Māori Appellate Court judgments index.

2016 Māori Land Court judgments

Judgment dateCitationMinute BookMLISLegislationSubject
2016
07.01.16Kereopa v Gray - Aramiro Trust115 Waikato Maniapoto MB 245113 WMN 245Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 238, 231 and 239Enforce obligations of trust, review of trust
19.01.16Mcilroy Haig Waipiro Mt sec5 blk X55 Tairawhiti MB 2455 TRW 24Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 45, 289, 389Survey, Allocation of Balance, Occupation
27.01.16Trustees of Aata Paora Keretene Ahu Whenua Trust v Cherrington Motata 3b2b3122 Taitokerau MB 218122 TTK 218Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 37(3), 86, 71, 73, 18(1)(a), and 19(1)(a)Permanent Injunction Variation of 18(1)(a) order, Criminal offending on block
28.01.16Stevens - Estate of John Henry CarrollChief Judge's MB 12016 CJ 1Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief judge application, interpretation of will, clause void
29.01.16Le Lievre v Muriwhenua Incorporation - Muriwhenua Incorporation123 Taitokerau MB 240123 TTK 240Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d), 19(1)(a) and (b), 20(d), 22A and 24ALicense to occupy, Residential Lease
29.01.16Wihone - Panguru A16 & others123 Taitokerau MB 199123 TTK 199Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 315Use and maintenance
29.01.16Herewini - Torere Pa 16Chief Judges MB 342016 CJ 34Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Partition
02.02.16Taueki v Horowhenua 11 Part Reservation Trust Horowhenua 11347 Aotea MB 269347 AOT 269Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19, 37, 236, and 237Trustee term, Expiry of term, Injunction, Trustee duties
09.02.16The Maori Trustee pt sec 1 blk 1 Punakitere sd124 Taitokerau MB 231124 TTK 231Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 131Status of land
17.02.16Rata - Pakanae 2W1B125 Taitokerau MB 17125 TTK 17Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a)Determination of ownership of dwelling
18.02.16The Property Group - Awapuni 1F356 Tairawhiti MB 5656 TRW 56Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 134Change crown land to Maori land by vesting order
24.02.16Haira v White - Te Rihari Trust136 Waiariki MB 220136 WAR 220Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 237 and 240Removal of trustee
29.02.16Cross - Horowhenua 9A6B1349 Aotea MB 28349 AOT 28Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), 135Status of land
03.03.16Hallet - Opawa Rangitoto 2D and 2GChief Judge's MB 882016 CJ 88Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers, Partition
08.03.16Wilson - The Heke and Miriama Hirini Whānau Trust56 Tairawhiti MB 23956 TRW 239Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 241Partial termination of whānau trust
09.03.16Cassidy v Patene - Te Rangirunga Wi Patene349 Aotea MB 51349 AOT 51Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a)Determine interests
15.03.16Walker - Kourateuwhi 2E1A157 Tairawhiti MB 15757 TRW 157Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 296(4); Māori Affairs Act 1953, section 440Order for dwelling sight
15.03.16Baker - Totaranui A3A57 Tairawhiti MB 9857 TRW 98Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, sections 25, 86Cancellation of consolidation order and amendment of status order
15.03.16Owen v Hauiti - Kiwinui A57 Tairawhiti MB 7057 TRW 70Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a)Determine interests
16.03.16Love v Samuel and Sharon Gemmell Whanau Trust - Anatohia Section 90C Block XVIII Gore SDChief Judge's MB 1222016 CJ 122Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Uneconomic interests, Chief Judge's powers
17.03.16Pihama - Akuaku A1257 Tairawhiti MB 20057 TRW 200Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 289Partition
31.03.16Gunson - Waikawa Village Section 10C335 Te Waipounamu MB 24835 TWP 248Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 164Vesting order
01.04.16Beniston v Subritzky -  Estate of Huhana SubritzkyChief Judge's MB 1782016 CJ 178Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers
05.04.16Karepa v Te Riini - The Kikorangi and Kareti Karepa Whānau Trust138 Waiariki MB 134138 WAR 134Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 238 and 240Enforcement of obligations of trust
05.04.16The General Trust Board of the Diocese of Auckland - Taumatawiwi A127 Taitokerau MB 169127 TTK 169Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 131Status of land
06.04.16Stockman - Lee117 Waikato Maniapoto MB 298117 WMN 298Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 79Costs
06.04.16Murray - Parengarenga B3128 Taitokerau MB 54128 TTK 54Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 251, 306Amalgamation, Partition, Share register
07.04.16Chambers v Keepa -  Te Hinau A Pura Whānau Trust350 Aotea MB 74350 AOT 74Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 240, 241Partial termination of trust, Removal of trustee
11.04.16Burgess - Estate of Tangahoe350 Aotea MB 181350 AOT 181Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 118(6)Succession to further interests
18.04.16Te Whiu v King - Panguru C9, C10 and C11128 Taitokerau MB 100128 TTK 100Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 289Partition
18.04.16Seymour  Paenoa - Te Akau Trust - Paenoa Te Akau (Balance) Block139 Waiariki MB 113139 WAR 113Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 289Partition
19.04.16Skinner v Harawira - Estate of Maryanne HarawiraChief Judge's MB 2072016 CJ 207Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers
20.04.16Kokiri v Hori - Tahae Kunikuni Pekapeka Roberts and Te Tahi Francis Te Tapua Te Amo Roberts Whanau Trust36 Te Waipounamu MB 15136 TWP 151Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 231, 241Trusts
20.04.16Yates v Nathan - Neville David Nathan Whanau TrustChief Judge's MB 2232016 CJ 223Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Trusts
21.04.16Te Tumu Paeroa - Te Aroha Blk 3 sec 1B and sections 2 and 3 Block III Aroha SD119 Waikato Maniapoto MB 95119 WMN 95Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 308Aggregation
29.04.16Delamere-Amoamo - Estate of Tairongo Te Wiremu Amoamo139 Waiariki MB 176139 WAR 176Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113, 118Succession
29.04.16Clarke v Gray - Poukawa 9G Trust48 Takitimu MB 18248 TKT 182Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 231, 237, 238Trusts
05.05.16Peri v Tiatoa - Rangaunu 2129 Taitokerau MB 170129 TTK 170Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19Injunction
06.05.16Te Wani v Peters - Te Puru No 5119 Waikato Maniapoto MB 275119 WMN 275Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19 and 20Injunction, Recovery of land
09.05.16Retemeyer v Loloa - Estate of Tahuaka Waipouri129 Taitokerau MB 288129 TTK 288Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 108, 113, 115, 118, 242Succession, Whangai
10.05.16Thomson - Omahu 4C4 Ahu Whenua Trust48 Takitumu MB 24948 TKT 249Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 338Māori reservation
12.05.16Firmin v The Committee of Management of Atihau Whanganui Incorporation - Atihau Whanganui Incorporation352 Aotea MB 233352 AOT 233Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18Declare rights
12.05.16Walker v Flight - Waipapa 1D 2B 3B352 Aotea MB 211352 AOT 211Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19Injunction
12.05.16Connor - Pataua 4B130 Taitokerau MB 17130 TTK 17Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a)Determine ownership
19.05.16Tata v Kara - Waiwhakaata 3E4C Lot 2A121 Waikato Maniapoto MB 2121 WMN 2Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 237 and 238Trusts
23.05.16Tito - Mangakahia 2B2 No 2A1AChief Judge's MB 3982016 CJ 398Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers
24.05.2016Napia v Toia - Estate of Te Wiremu NapiaChief Judge's MB 4202016 CJ 420Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers
25.05.16Richard Maxwell Family Trust v Lianne Maxwell Family Trust - Lot 1 Paeroa East X141 Waiariki MB 53141 WAR 53Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 135 and 355Status of land
30.05.16MacDonald v Wynyard - Manawakore C1 and Manawakore DMacDonald v Wynyard - Manawakore C1 and Manawakore D131 TTK 149Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240Removal of trustees
31.05.16 *Kauikia-Stevens v Tume - Te Wirihana Tawake Whānau Trust354 Aotea MB 56354 AOT 56Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240Removal of trustees
31.05.16Roberts - Okoroire 457N1 Maori Reservation141 Waiariki MB 134141 WAR 134Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 338(7)Maori Reservation, Appointment of trustee
03.06.16Cooper - Estate of Reihana Kopa131 Taitokerau MB 285131 TTK 285Māori Affairs Amendment Act 1967, section 81ASuccession, Whangai
03.06.16Taueki v Horowhenua District Council - Horowhenua 11 (Lake) block354 Aotea MB 21354 AOT 21Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(c) and 67Standing
09.06.16Rameka - Papamoa 2 Sec 2B3C3B1Chief Judge's MB 4572016 CJ 457Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers
13.06.16Ngataki v Kumete - Parish of Karaka Lot 64D121 Waikato Maniapoto 184121 WMN 184Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 24, 315Easement
14.06.16Hill v Maori Trustee - Mangatainoka 1BC2B350 Takitimu MB 2850 TKT 28Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 173Meeting of owners
15.06.16Potaka-Dewes v Kereama - Whakarewarewa 2B142 Waiariki MB 281142 WAR 281Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 43Rehearing
15.06.16Couch  - Rapaki Māori Reservation 875 Part Sec 6A & Sec 6B1B2C37 Te Waipounamu MB 12937 TWP 129Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 135, 136, 338Maori reservation, Status of land
15.06.16Yates v Nathan - Neville David Nathan Whanau TrustChief Judge's MB 2232016 CJ 223Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Trusts
17.06.16The Maori Trustee v Brightwell - Kaipakopako 2C354 Aotea MB 226354 AOT 226Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 231Review of trust
17.06.16Te Awe Awe v Te Awe Awe-Bevan - Pt Rangitikei Manawatu Pt B4354 Aotea MB 213354 AOT 213Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240Removal of trustee
17.06.16Russell - Waitoto Māori Reserve 755 Blk 3 Arawata SD37 Te Waipounamu MB 13937 TWP 139Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 215Constitute an ahu whenua trust
29.06.16Neal-Taiharuru 4C3C132 Taitokerau MB 97132 TTK 97Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 289, 298, 328 and 18(1)(a)Partition
29.06.16Tawhi - Estate of Te Autu Nick Tawhi143 Waiariki MB 115143 WAR 115Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113, 118Succession, Life interest
30.06.16Bartlett v Clay - Pouto 2E4A133 Taitokerau MB 264133 TTK 264Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19Injunction
30.06.16Reihana-Ngatote - Okahu 1, 3B2B2A, 3B2B2C, 3B2B2D, 4A, 4B, 4D, 4C1, 4C2, 3A3B2A132 Taitokerau MB 120132 TTK 120Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 215, 231 and 238(1)Ahu whenua trust
12.07.16Karepa v Te Riini - Kikorangi Kareti Karepa Whanau Trust144 Waiariki MB 3144 WAR 3Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 79Costs
14.07.16Shaw v Ngati Huarere Ki Whangapoua - Ngati Pu representation124 Waikato Maniapoto MB 3124 WMN 3Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, section 30Determine representatives
19.07.16The Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand v Taare - Awapuni 1F360 Tairawhiti MB 9060 TRW 90Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 134Status of land
19.07.16Cross - Horowhenua 9A6B1355 Aotea MB 199355 AOT 199Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, sections 18(1)(a) and 135Status of land
20.07.16Te Maari - Estate of Eileen Te Ataakua Kingi356 Aotea MB 86356 AOT 86Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113 and 118Succession
22.07.16Hikaka v Ngawhare - Komene 4A2356 Aotea MB 76356 AOT 76Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 239, 244Vary trust order
27.07.16Hingston v HirotiChief Judge's MB 6722016 CJ 672Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, section 45Chief Judge's powers
29.07.16Simpkin - Petane Marae51 Taitokerau MB 7051 TTK 70Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, section 19(1)(a)Injunction
29.07.16Graham - Parish of Komakorau Lot 240 B2124 Waikato Maniapoto MB 188124 WMN 188Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 338Maori reservation
01.08.16Yeoward - Ngapuna A25144 Waiariki MB 287144 WAR 287Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 135Status of land
02.08.16Allen v Karena - Te Koau A51 Takitimu MB 9151 TKT 91Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 37, 237 and 239Status of land
03.08.16 *Te Wani v Peters - Te Puru No 5124 Waikato Maniapoto MB 272124 WMN 272Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19(1)(a)Costs
10.08.16Ngāti Taimanawaiti Māori Incorporation - Lot 2 DP 29547 (9 Old North Road, Orewa)135 Taitokerau MB 20135 TTK 20Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993; Māori Land Court Rules 2011, rule 4, 10 and section 19Injunction
10.08.16Hiroti - Estate of Parahi HirotiCheif Judge's MB 7112016 CJ 711Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Application to the Chief Judge
22.08.16Bayne - Great Barrier IslandChief Judge's MB 7642016 CJ 764Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45
31.08.16Flutey - Papatupu  2A No.2358 Aotea MB 38358 AOT 38Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, section 18(1)(a), 37, 67, 237, and 242Succession
31.08.16Hunia v Skerrett-White - Kawerau A8D146 Waiariki MB 281146 WAR 281Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, sections 19, 37, 237, 238 and 240Trusts
31.08.16Farquhar - Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trust358 Aotea MB 19358 AOT 19Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, sections 135 and 244Status of land
06.09.16Leckie - Mataurie 2K137 Taitokerau MB 23137 TTK 23Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 328Costs
07.09.16Katu v Peni - Tiroa E and Te Hape B Trusts126 Waikato Maniapoto MB 215126 WMN 215Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 79Costs
08.09.16Johnston v Anderson - Herapeka Hinewehi Ahu Whenua147 Waiariki MB 37147 WAR 37Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 79Costs
09.09.16Hakiwai - Owhaoko C1, C2, C4, C5, and C752 Takitimu MB 13052 TKT 130Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 67 and 239
06.09.16Pacey v Adlam - Matata Parish 39A2B2B2A and Matata 30A 2A147 Waiariki MB 143147 WAR 143Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 43, 231, and 244Rehearing, review of trust and variation of trust
19.09.16Heard v Albert - Rotohokahoka F6 Trust147 Waiariki MB 212147 WAR 212Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 67 and 22AJudicial Conference and Grant specific performance of lease(s)
20.09.16Tau v Tahere - Rangihamama X3A137 Taitokerau MB 68137 TTK 68Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), 19 and 20(d)Determination, Injunction and Recovery of lease
26.09.16Kingi - Tangonui Falkland Kingi Whanau Trust358 Aotea MB 87358 AOT 87Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 244, 151Confirmation of Alienation
27.09.16Kingi - Tangonui Falkland Kingi Whanau Trust358 Aotea MB 126358 AOT 126Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 151, 244Confirmation of alienation and variation of trust
28.09.16Morris - Pani Te Wairemana Morris SuccessionChief Judge's MB 7922016 CJ 792Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Application to the Chief Judge
28.09.16Kepa v Kautai - Estate of James Keepa52 Takitimu MB 25652 TKT 256Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113, 118Succession
29.09.16Diamondaras v Rice - Rangiuru Part No 2A Block148 Waiariki MB 253148 WAR 253Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 43Roadway and rehearing
03.10.16Hiroti - Estate of Bridget Hiroti2016 Chief Judge's MB 7992016 CJ 799Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Application to the chief judge
10.10.16Watene raua ko Ema Kawiti Whānau Trust v Kawiti - Motatau 2 Section 65A139 Taitokerau MB 136139 TTK 136Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19 and 240Injunction and Remove Trustee(s)
12.10.16Haira v Haira - Kapenga A7149 Waiariki MB 259149 WAR 259Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 237Jurisdiction of the Court in relation to trusts
13.10.16Nolan - Estate of Wiremu Eruera Pohe139 Taitokerau MB 170139 TTK 170Te Ture Whenua Māori 1993, sections 113, 117Succession
18.10.16The Māori Trustee v Smith - Waipaoa 5A262 Tairawhiti MB 12262 TRW 122Te Ture Whenua Māori 1993, sections 19(1)(a) and 20Injunction and Recovery of land
18.10.16Tukerangi - Wiremu Papa Hemana139 Taitokerau MB 270139 TTK 270Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113, 118, 214Succession and Whanau Trust
20.10.16Deputy Registrar - Estate of Hohepa Ripia2016 Chief Judge's MB 8692016 CJ 869Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Application to the Chief Judge
20.10.16Sadaraka - Estate of Wiremu Te Hira Jack Kino2016 Chief Judge's MB 8802016 CJ 880Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Application to the Chief Judge
25.10.16Matchitt - Frank Hata EstateChief Judge's MB 8602016 CJ 860Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Application to the Chief Judge
31.10.16Sherard v Devereux and others - Otakanini Maori Reservation (Haranui Marae)140 Taitokerau MB 60140 TTK 60Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19Injunction
31.10.16Kirkham v Huata - Lot 2 Deposited Plan 1996 formerly known as Mangaroa 26N2 Block54 Takitimu MB 10454 TKT 104Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), 18(1)(d), 37, 67 and 237Jurisdiction to deal with General Land owned by Māori vested in trust
31.10.16Hikaka v Ngawhare - Komene 4A2 and other blocks360 Aotea MB 127360 AOT 127Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 239 and 244Variation of Trust name
31.10.16Bradley v Jones - Miria PeneChief Judge's MB 9072016 CJ 907Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Application to the Chief Judge
01.11.16Pomare v Pomare - Utakura No 8140 Taitokerau MB 39140 TTK 39Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a)Determination of ownership of house
02.11.16Jefferies v Winika - Whaiti Kuranui 2D4P150 Waiariki MB 295150 WAR 295Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240Māori reservation and removal of trustee
04.11.16Gudgeon - Lot 46 Deposited Plan 8163 Māori Reservation54 Takitimu MB 16454 TKT 164Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 160(6)Jurisdiction of court to confirm an instrument of alienation (easement) in relation to a Māori reservation
07.11.16Burns - Maurice Hikana Nutira41 Te Waipounamu MB 2141 TWP 21Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 117Succession, jurisdiction in respect of general land, transfer to High Court for determination
07.11.16Cowan - Hami Wharepouri Te Awa Waetford360 Aotea MB 254360 AOT 254Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 239Replace administrators of  an estate, application of Administration Act, distribution of estate assets
08.11.16Paikea - Otara 5D1140 Taitokerau MB 78140 TTK 78Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 135Status Change
16.11.16Te Awe Awe-Bevan - Pt Rangitikei Manawatu Pt B4 being Lot 1 DP 4102 (Old Post Office) Trust, Pt Rangitikei Manawatu B4A Reservation, and Rangitikei-Manawatu B4 Part (Rangiotu School) Reservation361 Aotea MB 69361 AOT 69Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 98Māori Land Court Special Aid Fund
18.11.16Shaw v Ngati - Huarere ki Whangapoua130 Waikato Maniopoto MB 22130 WMN 22Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 30Confirmation of representation of class beneficiaries
18.11.16Tamou v Smith - Sections 57, 58, 70, 72 and 100 of the Ratana Pa361 Aotea MB 75361 AOT 75Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 239Replace trustees
24.11.16Muru v Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust - Wani Wani 1 Block131 Waikato Maniopoto MB 77131 WMN 77Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 79Costs
24.11.16Henderson - Waiohiki 1D2B10D55 Takitimu MB 8355 TKT 83Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 151, and 158Confirmation of alienation by way of gift
28.11.16Puketapu - Waiwhetu or Arohanui Ki Te Tangata Marae Māori Reservation361 Aotea MB 188361 AOT 188Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240Removal of trustee
30.11.16Fisher v Potroz - Mohakatino Parininihi No 1C West 3A2361 Aotea MB 146361 AOT 146Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), 43, and 131Rehearing,
01.12.16Bidois - Estate of Hikairo Paul152 Waiariki MB 298152 WAR 298Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113 and 118Succession
02.12.17Piahana v Makea - Estate of Philip Makua MakeaChief Judge's MB 9772016 CJ 977Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Application to the Chief Judge
07.12.16Kemp v Matenga - Ngatarawa and Ohiti Waitio Land Trust55 Takitimu MB 14255 TKT 142Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 37, 67, 236, 237, 239 and 240Judicial conference, jurisdiction of court in respect of trusts, change of trustee(s), removal of trustee(s)
07.12.16Walker - Mangaroa 3A1 Lot 3155 Takitimu MB 13155 TKT 131Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 135 and 136Application for change of status of land from Māori freehold land to General land
08.12.16Taka - Koparakore A32 A2 B3B55 Takitimu 13455 TKT 134Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 328Occupation order
08.12.16Williams - Blewett Porou Williams362 Aotea MB 112362 AOT 112Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 117Succession and Interpretation of Will
09.12.16Clarkson - Mangaraire B No 255 Takitimu MB 16155 TKT 161Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 164Vesting order - transfer of shares by way of gift
09.12.16Karena v Allen - Te Koau A55 Takitimu MB 14855 TKT 148Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19(1)(b), 67Injunction
09.12.16Murphy-Peehi - Te Uta Murphy-Peehi Family Trust362 Aotea MB 121362 AOT 121Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 165Vesting interests held in a representative capacity
13.12.16Cooper - Te Pupuri Whenua Trust o Puke Te Ao Trust363 Aotea MB 89363 AOT 89Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 67, 147, 150A, 151, 152, 244; Public Works Act 1981, section 17Confirmation of alienation for Public Works Act purposes (Pekapeka to North Ōtaki Expressway)
20.12.16Taurua - Te Tii Waitangi A143 Taitokerau MB 117143 TTK 117Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19Injunction
20.12.16Naera v Fenwick - Whakapoungakau 24 Block 154 Waiariki MB 254154 WAR 254Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19, 67, 231, 238, 239 and 240Injuction, jurisdiction of court in respect of trusts, enforcement of obligations of trust, discovery and disclosure
21.12.16Rolleston v Moore - Lot 1 Deposited Plan South Auckland 52401 and Ongaonga No 1C No 1 Block133 Waikato Maniapoto MB 39133 WMN 39Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 26Jurisdiction under the Fencing Act 1978
21.12.16Matchitt v Butler - Matangareka 3B Ahu Whenua Trust154 Waiariki MB 261154 WAR 261Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19 and 231Injunction and review of trust
21.12.16Fredricsen v Hikuwai - Wainui D Block143 Taitokerau MB 135143 TTK 135Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19Injunction
21.12.16Kool v Joyce - Tapui Residue143 Taitokerau MB 145143 TTK 145Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19Injunction
21.12.16Wipaki v Apatu - Awarua o Hinemanu Trust56 Takitimu MB 5456 TKT 54Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 222, 237 and 239Amalgamation of trusts, Jurisdiction of court in respect of trusts, replacement of trustees
21.12.16Baker - Waipuka 2S2 Block56 Takitimu MB 4956 TKT 49Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 328 and 329Application for Occupation order
22.12.16Rainey - Taimaro 2B143 Taitokerau MB 171143 TTK 171Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19Injunction
22.12.16Ruwhiu v Commissioner of Inland Revenue - Maunga Hikurangi Kaporeihana143 Taitokerau MB 159143 TTK 159Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19 and 280Injunction and Investigation into an incorporation
22.12.16Smith v Smith - Waipaoa 5A2 and other lands - Estate of Francis Guthrie-Smith64 Tairawhiti MB 1564 TRW 15Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), 37, 67, 236 and 237Succession to estate held by administrators, appointment of replacement trustees to an estate, jurisdiction of court in respect of estates, judicial conference
21.12.16Taueki - Horowhenua 11 (Lake)363 Aotea MB 114363 AOT 114Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(c)Injunction and application for damages

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Elizabeth is studying at Waipapa Taumata Rau – the University of Auckland. She enjoys writing, and now editing, having followed law and social policy issues since secondary school.