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: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. For the 2016 Māori Appellate Court judgments index.
2016 Māori Land Court judgments
Judgment date | Citation | Minute Book | MLIS | Legislation | Subject | |
2016 | ||||||
07.01.16 | Kereopa v Gray - Aramiro Trust | 115 Waikato Maniapoto MB 245 | 113 WMN 245 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 238, 231 and 239 | Enforce obligations of trust, review of trust | |
19.01.16 | Mcilroy Haig Waipiro Mt sec5 blk X | 55 Tairawhiti MB 24 | 55 TRW 24 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 45, 289, 389 | Survey, Allocation of Balance, Occupation | |
27.01.16 | Trustees of Aata Paora Keretene Ahu Whenua Trust v Cherrington Motata 3b2b3 | 122 Taitokerau MB 218 | 122 TTK 218 | Te 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 | |
28.01.16 | Stevens - Estate of John Henry Carroll | Chief Judge's MB 1 | 2016 CJ 1 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Chief judge application, interpretation of will, clause void | |
29.01.16 | Le Lievre v Muriwhenua Incorporation - Muriwhenua Incorporation | 123 Taitokerau MB 240 | 123 TTK 240 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d), 19(1)(a) and (b), 20(d), 22A and 24A | License to occupy, Residential Lease | |
29.01.16 | Wihone - Panguru A16 & others | 123 Taitokerau MB 199 | 123 TTK 199 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 315 | Use and maintenance | |
29.01.16 | Herewini - Torere Pa 16 | Chief Judges MB 34 | 2016 CJ 34 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Partition | |
02.02.16 | Taueki v Horowhenua 11 Part Reservation Trust Horowhenua 11 | 347 Aotea MB 269 | 347 AOT 269 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19, 37, 236, and 237 | Trustee term, Expiry of term, Injunction, Trustee duties | |
09.02.16 | The Maori Trustee pt sec 1 blk 1 Punakitere sd | 124 Taitokerau MB 231 | 124 TTK 231 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 131 | Status of land | |
17.02.16 | Rata - Pakanae 2W1B | 125 Taitokerau MB 17 | 125 TTK 17 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a) | Determination of ownership of dwelling | |
18.02.16 | The Property Group - Awapuni 1F3 | 56 Tairawhiti MB 56 | 56 TRW 56 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 134 | Change crown land to Maori land by vesting order | |
24.02.16 | Haira v White - Te Rihari Trust | 136 Waiariki MB 220 | 136 WAR 220 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 237 and 240 | Removal of trustee | |
29.02.16 | Cross - Horowhenua 9A6B1 | 349 Aotea MB 28 | 349 AOT 28 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), 135 | Status of land | |
03.03.16 | Hallet - Opawa Rangitoto 2D and 2G | Chief Judge's MB 88 | 2016 CJ 88 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Chief Judge's powers, Partition | |
08.03.16 | Wilson - The Heke and Miriama Hirini Whānau Trust | 56 Tairawhiti MB 239 | 56 TRW 239 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 241 | Partial termination of whānau trust | |
09.03.16 | Cassidy v Patene - Te Rangirunga Wi Patene | 349 Aotea MB 51 | 349 AOT 51 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a) | Determine interests | |
15.03.16 | Walker - Kourateuwhi 2E1A1 | 57 Tairawhiti MB 157 | 57 TRW 157 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 296(4); Māori Affairs Act 1953, section 440 | Order for dwelling sight | |
15.03.16 | Baker - Totaranui A3A | 57 Tairawhiti MB 98 | 57 TRW 98 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, sections 25, 86 | Cancellation of consolidation order and amendment of status order | |
15.03.16 | Owen v Hauiti - Kiwinui A | 57 Tairawhiti MB 70 | 57 TRW 70 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a) | Determine interests | |
16.03.16 | Love v Samuel and Sharon Gemmell Whanau Trust - Anatohia Section 90C Block XVIII Gore SD | Chief Judge's MB 122 | 2016 CJ 122 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Uneconomic interests, Chief Judge's powers | |
17.03.16 | Pihama - Akuaku A12 | 57 Tairawhiti MB 200 | 57 TRW 200 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 289 | Partition | |
31.03.16 | Gunson - Waikawa Village Section 10C3 | 35 Te Waipounamu MB 248 | 35 TWP 248 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 164 | Vesting order | |
01.04.16 | Beniston v Subritzky - Estate of Huhana Subritzky | Chief Judge's MB 178 | 2016 CJ 178 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Chief Judge's powers | |
05.04.16 | Karepa v Te Riini - The Kikorangi and Kareti Karepa Whānau Trust | 138 Waiariki MB 134 | 138 WAR 134 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 238 and 240 | Enforcement of obligations of trust | |
05.04.16 | The General Trust Board of the Diocese of Auckland - Taumatawiwi A | 127 Taitokerau MB 169 | 127 TTK 169 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 131 | Status of land | |
06.04.16 | Stockman - Lee | 117 Waikato Maniapoto MB 298 | 117 WMN 298 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 79 | Costs | |
06.04.16 | Murray - Parengarenga B3 | 128 Taitokerau MB 54 | 128 TTK 54 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 251, 306 | Amalgamation, Partition, Share register | |
07.04.16 | Chambers v Keepa - Te Hinau A Pura Whānau Trust | 350 Aotea MB 74 | 350 AOT 74 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 240, 241 | Partial termination of trust, Removal of trustee | |
11.04.16 | Burgess - Estate of Tangahoe | 350 Aotea MB 181 | 350 AOT 181 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 118(6) | Succession to further interests | |
18.04.16 | Te Whiu v King - Panguru C9, C10 and C11 | 128 Taitokerau MB 100 | 128 TTK 100 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 289 | Partition | |
18.04.16 | Seymour Paenoa - Te Akau Trust - Paenoa Te Akau (Balance) Block | 139 Waiariki MB 113 | 139 WAR 113 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 289 | Partition | |
19.04.16 | Skinner v Harawira - Estate of Maryanne Harawira | Chief Judge's MB 207 | 2016 CJ 207 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Chief Judge's powers | |
20.04.16 | Kokiri v Hori - Tahae Kunikuni Pekapeka Roberts and Te Tahi Francis Te Tapua Te Amo Roberts Whanau Trust | 36 Te Waipounamu MB 151 | 36 TWP 151 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 231, 241 | Trusts | |
20.04.16 | Yates v Nathan - Neville David Nathan Whanau Trust | Chief Judge's MB 223 | 2016 CJ 223 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Trusts | |
21.04.16 | Te Tumu Paeroa - Te Aroha Blk 3 sec 1B and sections 2 and 3 Block III Aroha SD | 119 Waikato Maniapoto MB 95 | 119 WMN 95 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 308 | Aggregation | |
29.04.16 | Delamere-Amoamo - Estate of Tairongo Te Wiremu Amoamo | 139 Waiariki MB 176 | 139 WAR 176 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113, 118 | Succession | |
29.04.16 | Clarke v Gray - Poukawa 9G Trust | 48 Takitimu MB 182 | 48 TKT 182 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 231, 237, 238 | Trusts | |
05.05.16 | Peri v Tiatoa - Rangaunu 2 | 129 Taitokerau MB 170 | 129 TTK 170 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19 | Injunction | |
06.05.16 | Te Wani v Peters - Te Puru No 5 | 119 Waikato Maniapoto MB 275 | 119 WMN 275 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19 and 20 | Injunction, Recovery of land | |
09.05.16 | Retemeyer v Loloa - Estate of Tahuaka Waipouri | 129 Taitokerau MB 288 | 129 TTK 288 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 108, 113, 115, 118, 242 | Succession, Whangai | |
10.05.16 | Thomson - Omahu 4C4 Ahu Whenua Trust | 48 Takitumu MB 249 | 48 TKT 249 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 338 | Māori reservation | |
12.05.16 | Firmin v The Committee of Management of Atihau Whanganui Incorporation - Atihau Whanganui Incorporation | 352 Aotea MB 233 | 352 AOT 233 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18 | Declare rights | |
12.05.16 | Walker v Flight - Waipapa 1D 2B 3B | 352 Aotea MB 211 | 352 AOT 211 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19 | Injunction | |
12.05.16 | Connor - Pataua 4B | 130 Taitokerau MB 17 | 130 TTK 17 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a) | Determine ownership | |
19.05.16 | Tata v Kara - Waiwhakaata 3E4C Lot 2A | 121 Waikato Maniapoto MB 2 | 121 WMN 2 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 237 and 238 | Trusts | |
23.05.16 | Tito - Mangakahia 2B2 No 2A1A | Chief Judge's MB 398 | 2016 CJ 398 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Chief Judge's powers | |
24.05.2016 | Napia v Toia - Estate of Te Wiremu Napia | Chief Judge's MB 420 | 2016 CJ 420 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Chief Judge's powers | |
25.05.16 | Richard Maxwell Family Trust v Lianne Maxwell Family Trust - Lot 1 Paeroa East X | 141 Waiariki MB 53 | 141 WAR 53 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 135 and 355 | Status of land | |
30.05.16 | MacDonald v Wynyard - Manawakore C1 and Manawakore D | MacDonald v Wynyard - Manawakore C1 and Manawakore D | 131 TTK 149 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240 | Removal of trustees | |
31.05.16 * | Kauikia-Stevens v Tume - Te Wirihana Tawake Whānau Trust | 354 Aotea MB 56 | 354 AOT 56 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240 | Removal of trustees | |
31.05.16 | Roberts - Okoroire 457N1 Maori Reservation | 141 Waiariki MB 134 | 141 WAR 134 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 338(7) | Maori Reservation, Appointment of trustee | |
03.06.16 | Cooper - Estate of Reihana Kopa | 131 Taitokerau MB 285 | 131 TTK 285 | Māori Affairs Amendment Act 1967, section 81A | Succession, Whangai | |
03.06.16 | Taueki v Horowhenua District Council - Horowhenua 11 (Lake) block | 354 Aotea MB 21 | 354 AOT 21 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(c) and 67 | Standing | |
09.06.16 | Rameka - Papamoa 2 Sec 2B3C3B1 | Chief Judge's MB 457 | 2016 CJ 457 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Chief Judge's powers | |
13.06.16 | Ngataki v Kumete - Parish of Karaka Lot 64D | 121 Waikato Maniapoto 184 | 121 WMN 184 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 24, 315 | Easement | |
14.06.16 | Hill v Maori Trustee - Mangatainoka 1BC2B3 | 50 Takitimu MB 28 | 50 TKT 28 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 173 | Meeting of owners | |
15.06.16 | Potaka-Dewes v Kereama - Whakarewarewa 2B | 142 Waiariki MB 281 | 142 WAR 281 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 43 | Rehearing | |
15.06.16 | Couch - Rapaki Māori Reservation 875 Part Sec 6A & Sec 6B1B2C | 37 Te Waipounamu MB 129 | 37 TWP 129 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 135, 136, 338 | Maori reservation, Status of land | |
15.06.16 | Yates v Nathan - Neville David Nathan Whanau Trust | Chief Judge's MB 223 | 2016 CJ 223 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Trusts | |
17.06.16 | The Maori Trustee v Brightwell - Kaipakopako 2C | 354 Aotea MB 226 | 354 AOT 226 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 231 | Review of trust | |
17.06.16 | Te Awe Awe v Te Awe Awe-Bevan - Pt Rangitikei Manawatu Pt B4 | 354 Aotea MB 213 | 354 AOT 213 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240 | Removal of trustee | |
17.06.16 | Russell - Waitoto Māori Reserve 755 Blk 3 Arawata SD | 37 Te Waipounamu MB 139 | 37 TWP 139 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 215 | Constitute an ahu whenua trust | |
29.06.16 | Neal-Taiharuru 4C3C | 132 Taitokerau MB 97 | 132 TTK 97 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 289, 298, 328 and 18(1)(a) | Partition | |
29.06.16 | Tawhi - Estate of Te Autu Nick Tawhi | 143 Waiariki MB 115 | 143 WAR 115 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113, 118 | Succession, Life interest | |
30.06.16 | Bartlett v Clay - Pouto 2E4A | 133 Taitokerau MB 264 | 133 TTK 264 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19 | Injunction | |
30.06.16 | Reihana-Ngatote - Okahu 1, 3B2B2A, 3B2B2C, 3B2B2D, 4A, 4B, 4D, 4C1, 4C2, 3A3B2A | 132 Taitokerau MB 120 | 132 TTK 120 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 215, 231 and 238(1) | Ahu whenua trust | |
12.07.16 | Karepa v Te Riini - Kikorangi Kareti Karepa Whanau Trust | 144 Waiariki MB 3 | 144 WAR 3 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 79 | Costs | |
14.07.16 | Shaw v Ngati Huarere Ki Whangapoua - Ngati Pu representation | 124 Waikato Maniapoto MB 3 | 124 WMN 3 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, section 30 | Determine representatives | |
19.07.16 | The Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand v Taare - Awapuni 1F3 | 60 Tairawhiti MB 90 | 60 TRW 90 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 134 | Status of land | |
19.07.16 | Cross - Horowhenua 9A6B1 | 355 Aotea MB 199 | 355 AOT 199 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, sections 18(1)(a) and 135 | Status of land | |
20.07.16 | Te Maari - Estate of Eileen Te Ataakua Kingi | 356 Aotea MB 86 | 356 AOT 86 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113 and 118 | Succession | |
22.07.16 | Hikaka v Ngawhare - Komene 4A2 | 356 Aotea MB 76 | 356 AOT 76 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 239, 244 | Vary trust order | |
27.07.16 | Hingston v Hiroti | Chief Judge's MB 672 | 2016 CJ 672 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, section 45 | Chief Judge's powers | |
29.07.16 | Simpkin - Petane Marae | 51 Taitokerau MB 70 | 51 TTK 70 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, section 19(1)(a) | Injunction | |
29.07.16 | Graham - Parish of Komakorau Lot 240 B2 | 124 Waikato Maniapoto MB 188 | 124 WMN 188 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 338 | Maori reservation | |
01.08.16 | Yeoward - Ngapuna A25 | 144 Waiariki MB 287 | 144 WAR 287 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 135 | Status of land | |
02.08.16 | Allen v Karena - Te Koau A | 51 Takitimu MB 91 | 51 TKT 91 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 37, 237 and 239 | Status of land | |
03.08.16 * | Te Wani v Peters - Te Puru No 5 | 124 Waikato Maniapoto MB 272 | 124 WMN 272 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19(1)(a) | Costs | |
10.08.16 | Ngāti Taimanawaiti Māori Incorporation - Lot 2 DP 29547 (9 Old North Road, Orewa) | 135 Taitokerau MB 20 | 135 TTK 20 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993; Māori Land Court Rules 2011, rule 4, 10 and section 19 | Injunction | |
10.08.16 | Hiroti - Estate of Parahi Hiroti | Cheif Judge's MB 711 | 2016 CJ 711 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Application to the Chief Judge | |
22.08.16 | Bayne - Great Barrier Island | Chief Judge's MB 764 | 2016 CJ 764 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | ||
31.08.16 | Flutey - Papatupu 2A No.2 | 358 Aotea MB 38 | 358 AOT 38 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, section 18(1)(a), 37, 67, 237, and 242 | Succession | |
31.08.16 | Hunia v Skerrett-White - Kawerau A8D | 146 Waiariki MB 281 | 146 WAR 281 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, sections 19, 37, 237, 238 and 240 | Trusts | |
31.08.16 | Farquhar - Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trust | 358 Aotea MB 19 | 358 AOT 19 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, sections 135 and 244 | Status of land | |
06.09.16 | Leckie - Mataurie 2K | 137 Taitokerau MB 23 | 137 TTK 23 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 328 | Costs | |
07.09.16 | Katu v Peni - Tiroa E and Te Hape B Trusts | 126 Waikato Maniapoto MB 215 | 126 WMN 215 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 79 | Costs | |
08.09.16 | Johnston v Anderson - Herapeka Hinewehi Ahu Whenua | 147 Waiariki MB 37 | 147 WAR 37 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 79 | Costs | |
09.09.16 | Hakiwai - Owhaoko C1, C2, C4, C5, and C7 | 52 Takitimu MB 130 | 52 TKT 130 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 67 and 239 | ||
06.09.16 | Pacey v Adlam - Matata Parish 39A2B2B2A and Matata 30A 2A | 147 Waiariki MB 143 | 147 WAR 143 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 43, 231, and 244 | Rehearing, review of trust and variation of trust | |
19.09.16 | Heard v Albert - Rotohokahoka F6 Trust | 147 Waiariki MB 212 | 147 WAR 212 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 67 and 22A | Judicial Conference and Grant specific performance of lease(s) | |
20.09.16 | Tau v Tahere - Rangihamama X3A | 137 Taitokerau MB 68 | 137 TTK 68 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), 19 and 20(d) | Determination, Injunction and Recovery of lease | |
26.09.16 | Kingi - Tangonui Falkland Kingi Whanau Trust | 358 Aotea MB 87 | 358 AOT 87 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 244, 151 | Confirmation of Alienation | |
27.09.16 | Kingi - Tangonui Falkland Kingi Whanau Trust | 358 Aotea MB 126 | 358 AOT 126 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 151, 244 | Confirmation of alienation and variation of trust | |
28.09.16 | Morris - Pani Te Wairemana Morris Succession | Chief Judge's MB 792 | 2016 CJ 792 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Application to the Chief Judge | |
28.09.16 | Kepa v Kautai - Estate of James Keepa | 52 Takitimu MB 256 | 52 TKT 256 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113, 118 | Succession | |
29.09.16 | Diamondaras v Rice - Rangiuru Part No 2A Block | 148 Waiariki MB 253 | 148 WAR 253 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 43 | Roadway and rehearing | |
03.10.16 | Hiroti - Estate of Bridget Hiroti | 2016 Chief Judge's MB 799 | 2016 CJ 799 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Application to the chief judge | |
10.10.16 | Watene raua ko Ema Kawiti Whānau Trust v Kawiti - Motatau 2 Section 65A | 139 Taitokerau MB 136 | 139 TTK 136 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19 and 240 | Injunction and Remove Trustee(s) | |
12.10.16 | Haira v Haira - Kapenga A7 | 149 Waiariki MB 259 | 149 WAR 259 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 237 | Jurisdiction of the Court in relation to trusts | |
13.10.16 | Nolan - Estate of Wiremu Eruera Pohe | 139 Taitokerau MB 170 | 139 TTK 170 | Te Ture Whenua Māori 1993, sections 113, 117 | Succession | |
18.10.16 | The Māori Trustee v Smith - Waipaoa 5A2 | 62 Tairawhiti MB 122 | 62 TRW 122 | Te Ture Whenua Māori 1993, sections 19(1)(a) and 20 | Injunction and Recovery of land | |
18.10.16 | Tukerangi - Wiremu Papa Hemana | 139 Taitokerau MB 270 | 139 TTK 270 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113, 118, 214 | Succession and Whanau Trust | |
20.10.16 | Deputy Registrar - Estate of Hohepa Ripia | 2016 Chief Judge's MB 869 | 2016 CJ 869 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Application to the Chief Judge | |
20.10.16 | Sadaraka - Estate of Wiremu Te Hira Jack Kino | 2016 Chief Judge's MB 880 | 2016 CJ 880 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Application to the Chief Judge | |
25.10.16 | Matchitt - Frank Hata Estate | Chief Judge's MB 860 | 2016 CJ 860 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Application to the Chief Judge | |
31.10.16 | Sherard v Devereux and others - Otakanini Maori Reservation (Haranui Marae) | 140 Taitokerau MB 60 | 140 TTK 60 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19 | Injunction | |
31.10.16 | Kirkham v Huata - Lot 2 Deposited Plan 1996 formerly known as Mangaroa 26N2 Block | 54 Takitimu MB 104 | 54 TKT 104 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), 18(1)(d), 37, 67 and 237 | Jurisdiction to deal with General Land owned by Māori vested in trust | |
31.10.16 | Hikaka v Ngawhare - Komene 4A2 and other blocks | 360 Aotea MB 127 | 360 AOT 127 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 239 and 244 | Variation of Trust name | |
31.10.16 | Bradley v Jones - Miria Pene | Chief Judge's MB 907 | 2016 CJ 907 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Application to the Chief Judge | |
01.11.16 | Pomare v Pomare - Utakura No 8 | 140 Taitokerau MB 39 | 140 TTK 39 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a) | Determination of ownership of house | |
02.11.16 | Jefferies v Winika - Whaiti Kuranui 2D4P | 150 Waiariki MB 295 | 150 WAR 295 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240 | Māori reservation and removal of trustee | |
04.11.16 | Gudgeon - Lot 46 Deposited Plan 8163 Māori Reservation | 54 Takitimu MB 164 | 54 TKT 164 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 160(6) | Jurisdiction of court to confirm an instrument of alienation (easement) in relation to a Māori reservation | |
07.11.16 | Burns - Maurice Hikana Nutira | 41 Te Waipounamu MB 21 | 41 TWP 21 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 117 | Succession, jurisdiction in respect of general land, transfer to High Court for determination | |
07.11.16 | Cowan - Hami Wharepouri Te Awa Waetford | 360 Aotea MB 254 | 360 AOT 254 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 239 | Replace administrators of an estate, application of Administration Act, distribution of estate assets | |
08.11.16 | Paikea - Otara 5D1 | 140 Taitokerau MB 78 | 140 TTK 78 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 135 | Status Change | |
16.11.16 | Te 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) Reservation | 361 Aotea MB 69 | 361 AOT 69 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 98 | Māori Land Court Special Aid Fund | |
18.11.16 | Shaw v Ngati - Huarere ki Whangapoua | 130 Waikato Maniopoto MB 22 | 130 WMN 22 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 30 | Confirmation of representation of class beneficiaries | |
18.11.16 | Tamou v Smith - Sections 57, 58, 70, 72 and 100 of the Ratana Pa | 361 Aotea MB 75 | 361 AOT 75 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 239 | Replace trustees | |
24.11.16 | Muru v Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust - Wani Wani 1 Block | 131 Waikato Maniopoto MB 77 | 131 WMN 77 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 79 | Costs | |
24.11.16 | Henderson - Waiohiki 1D2B10D | 55 Takitimu MB 83 | 55 TKT 83 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 151, and 158 | Confirmation of alienation by way of gift | |
28.11.16 | Puketapu - Waiwhetu or Arohanui Ki Te Tangata Marae Māori Reservation | 361 Aotea MB 188 | 361 AOT 188 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240 | Removal of trustee | |
30.11.16 | Fisher v Potroz - Mohakatino Parininihi No 1C West 3A2 | 361 Aotea MB 146 | 361 AOT 146 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), 43, and 131 | Rehearing, | |
01.12.16 | Bidois - Estate of Hikairo Paul | 152 Waiariki MB 298 | 152 WAR 298 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113 and 118 | Succession | |
02.12.17 | Piahana v Makea - Estate of Philip Makua Makea | Chief Judge's MB 977 | 2016 CJ 977 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Application to the Chief Judge | |
07.12.16 | Kemp v Matenga - Ngatarawa and Ohiti Waitio Land Trust | 55 Takitimu MB 142 | 55 TKT 142 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 37, 67, 236, 237, 239 and 240 | Judicial conference, jurisdiction of court in respect of trusts, change of trustee(s), removal of trustee(s) | |
07.12.16 | Walker - Mangaroa 3A1 Lot 31 | 55 Takitimu MB 131 | 55 TKT 131 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 135 and 136 | Application for change of status of land from Māori freehold land to General land | |
08.12.16 | Taka - Koparakore A32 A2 B3B | 55 Takitimu 134 | 55 TKT 134 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 328 | Occupation order | |
08.12.16 | Williams - Blewett Porou Williams | 362 Aotea MB 112 | 362 AOT 112 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 117 | Succession and Interpretation of Will | |
09.12.16 | Clarkson - Mangaraire B No 2 | 55 Takitimu MB 161 | 55 TKT 161 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 164 | Vesting order - transfer of shares by way of gift | |
09.12.16 | Karena v Allen - Te Koau A | 55 Takitimu MB 148 | 55 TKT 148 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19(1)(b), 67 | Injunction | |
09.12.16 | Murphy-Peehi - Te Uta Murphy-Peehi Family Trust | 362 Aotea MB 121 | 362 AOT 121 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 165 | Vesting interests held in a representative capacity | |
13.12.16 | Cooper - Te Pupuri Whenua Trust o Puke Te Ao Trust | 363 Aotea MB 89 | 363 AOT 89 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 67, 147, 150A, 151, 152, 244; Public Works Act 1981, section 17 | Confirmation of alienation for Public Works Act purposes (Pekapeka to North Ōtaki Expressway) | |
20.12.16 | Taurua - Te Tii Waitangi A | 143 Taitokerau MB 117 | 143 TTK 117 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19 | Injunction | |
20.12.16 | Naera v Fenwick - Whakapoungakau 24 Block | 154 Waiariki MB 254 | 154 WAR 254 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19, 67, 231, 238, 239 and 240 | Injuction, jurisdiction of court in respect of trusts, enforcement of obligations of trust, discovery and disclosure | |
21.12.16 | Rolleston v Moore - Lot 1 Deposited Plan South Auckland 52401 and Ongaonga No 1C No 1 Block | 133 Waikato Maniapoto MB 39 | 133 WMN 39 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 26 | Jurisdiction under the Fencing Act 1978 | |
21.12.16 | Matchitt v Butler - Matangareka 3B Ahu Whenua Trust | 154 Waiariki MB 261 | 154 WAR 261 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19 and 231 | Injunction and review of trust | |
21.12.16 | Fredricsen v Hikuwai - Wainui D Block | 143 Taitokerau MB 135 | 143 TTK 135 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19 | Injunction | |
21.12.16 | Kool v Joyce - Tapui Residue | 143 Taitokerau MB 145 | 143 TTK 145 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19 | Injunction | |
21.12.16 | Wipaki v Apatu - Awarua o Hinemanu Trust | 56 Takitimu MB 54 | 56 TKT 54 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 222, 237 and 239 | Amalgamation of trusts, Jurisdiction of court in respect of trusts, replacement of trustees | |
21.12.16 | Baker - Waipuka 2S2 Block | 56 Takitimu MB 49 | 56 TKT 49 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 328 and 329 | Application for Occupation order | |
22.12.16 | Rainey - Taimaro 2B | 143 Taitokerau MB 171 | 143 TTK 171 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19 | Injunction | |
22.12.16 | Ruwhiu v Commissioner of Inland Revenue - Maunga Hikurangi Kaporeihana | 143 Taitokerau MB 159 | 143 TTK 159 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19 and 280 | Injunction and Investigation into an incorporation | |
22.12.16 | Smith v Smith - Waipaoa 5A2 and other lands - Estate of Francis Guthrie-Smith | 64 Tairawhiti MB 15 | 64 TRW 15 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), 37, 67, 236 and 237 | Succession to estate held by administrators, appointment of replacement trustees to an estate, jurisdiction of court in respect of estates, judicial conference | |
21.12.16 | Taueki - Horowhenua 11 (Lake) | 363 Aotea MB 114 | 363 AOT 114 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(c) | Injunction and application for damages |