February 2018 Māori Law Review
2018 Māori Land Court judgments – index
This table lists the 2018 judgments of the Māori Land Court and contains links to reports about the decisions.
For other years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. For the 2018 Māori Appellate Court judgments index.
2018 Māori Land Court judgments
Judgment date | Citation | Minute Book | MLIS | Legislation | Subject | |
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09.02.18 | Management Committee of Mangatawa Papamoa Blocks Incorporation - Lot 1 DPS 65413 and Part Mangatawa Papamoa SO 452445 | 156 Waikato Maniapoto MB 77 | 156 WMN 77 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 133, 135, 137, 289 and 315 | Partition. | |
12.02.18 | Eruera - Kōkōhinau Block | 179 Waiariki MB 249 | 179 WAR 249 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 322 | Roadway. | |
21.02.18 | White v Franks - Te Komiti 1A1 Ahu Whenua Trust | 167 Taitokerau MB 292 | 167 TTK 292 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 238 and 240 | Trusts. | |
21.02.18 | Charteris v Rowe - Estate of David Charteris | 181 Waiariki MB 108 | 181 WAR 108 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113 and 117 | Succession. | |
21.02.18 | Edwards - Whakatohea | 181 Waiariki MB 121 | 181 WAR 121 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 30I | ||
23.02.18 | Tuson - Mangamuka West 3B2A | 168 Taitokerau MB 17 | 168 TTK 17 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 326B | Access. | |
26.02.18 | Western Bay of Plenty District Council - Rangiuru 1A 7B 8B1 Residue | 181 Waiariki MB 157 | 181 WAR 157 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 131 | Status of land. | |
28.02.18 | Broadman - Waimarama 3A 4B Sec 5 | 66 Tākitimu MB 207 | 66 TKT 207 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 231, 238, 239 and 240 | Trusts. | |
12.03.18 | Edwards - Whakatōhea | 183 Waiariki MB 169-194 | 183 WAR 169 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 30 | Application to review an order. | |
13.03.18 | Mane-Waihou A8C1B1 | 169 Taitokerau MB 108 | 169 TTK 108 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 214, 289 and 328 | ||
13.03.18 | Broad v Massey - Otarihau 2B1C | 169 Taitokerau MB 138 | 169 TTK 138 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), (i) and 43; Māori Affairs Settlement Act 1967, section 81A | Determine interests, partition, occupation. | |
26.02.18 | Wati - Estate of Thomas Winitana Nuku Solomon | 66 Tākitimu MB 176 | 66 TKT 176 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 113 and 118 | Succession. | |
05.04.18 | Russell v Burns - Ōnuku 886 2B2 Ahu Whenua Trust | 39 Te Waipounamu MB 34 | 39 TWP 34 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 231 | Review of trust. | |
12.04.18 | Manahi v The Māori Trustee - Kapenga A5 | 184 Waiariki MB 168 | 184 WAR 168-180 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 237; Trustee Act 1956, section 68 | Trusts, restrain sale, recall judgment | |
17.04.18 | Tuwhangai v Boon - Kawhia U 2B Block | 160 Waikato Maniapoto MB 113 | 160 WMN 113 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a) | Jurisdiction, Survivorship and equitable claim. | |
19.04.18 | Evans - Waitara West 52C | 383 Aotea MB 43 | 383 AOT 43 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 215 | Appointment of trustee. | |
19.04.18 | Djangozov v Johnston - Estate of Audrey Trimble | 185 Waiariki MB 238 | 158 WAR 238 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 67 and 242 | Administration of estate. Direction sought. Payment of funds held. | |
20.04.18 | Takarangi v Owens - Hautu 2B1B2A No 3 | 383 Aotea MB 50 | 383 AOT 50 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 242 | Payment of funds held. | |
20.04.18 | Kingsnorth v Crawford - Motuaruhe 5D Block | 185 Waiariki MB 106 | 185 WAR 106-112 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a) and 19 | ||
23.04.18 | Rangi v Larkins - Estate of Hakaraia Muru Waata | Chief Judge's MB 25 | 2018 CJ 25 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | ||
27.04.18 | Anderson v Anderson - Estate of Barlow Nathaniel Hahona Anderson & Estate of Ora Hannah Anderson | 185 Waiariki MB 287 | 185 WAR 287-303 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 117, 214 and 237 | Administration of the estate, Jurisdiction re testamentary estates, Discovery. | |
01.05.18 | Mane - Waihou A8C1B1 | 171 Taitokerau MB 291 | 171 TTK 291 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a), 18(1)(i), 19(1)(a), 118, 289 and 328 | Determine interests, partition, occupation. | |
02.05.18 | Pook v Gage - Mangaroa Block and others | 186 Waiariki MB 32-38 | 186 WAR 32 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 67 and 269(4) | Māori Incorporations. Term of appointment. | |
02.05.18 | Nyman v Appleton - Estate of Felix Appleton | Chief Judge's MB 31 | 2018 CJ 31 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Powers of the Chief Judge; succession order amended. | |
04.05.18 | Edwards v Tatere - Mangatainoka No 1BC No 2C1, Tamaki 2A1C Part (Lot DP7840) and Tamaki 2A2A (Balance) also known as Ngawapurua and Rua Roa Trusts | 186 Waiariki MB 44-60 | 186 WAR 44 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 79 | Costs. | |
18.05.18 | Pace - Margaret Rose Karaka | Chief Judge's MB 86 | 2018 CJ 86 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Chief Judge's powers - succession. | |
18.05.18 | Tiopira - Bella Tiopira | Chief Judge's MB 96 | 2018 CJ 96 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Chief Judge's powers. | |
24.05.18 | Nicholas - Poike 8E | 162 Waikato Maniapoto 90 | 162 WMN 90 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18, 215, 231, 239, 241 and 244 | Trusts - investigatory trust; replacement ahu whenua trust. | |
28.05.18 | Taurua - Estate of Piatarihi Taurua | Chief Judge's MB 108 | 2018 CJ 108 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Chief Judge's powers - succession - adoption. | |
29.05.18 | Harawira - Te Tii A Māori Reservation (Waitangi Marae) | 173 Taitokerau MB 245 | 173 TTK 245 | Māori Reservation Regulations 1994, Regulation 21 | Inquiry. | |
31.05.18 | Mikaere v Mikaere - Manaia No 6 | 162 Waikoato Maniapoto MB 168 | 162 WMN 168 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 43 | Rehearing. | |
31.05.18 | Hina - Ihupuku G (Ihupuku Pa) Māori Reservation | 381 Aotea MB 1 | 381 AOT 1 | Māori Reservation Regulations 1994, Regulations 21 | Inquiry into Māori Reservation. | |
31.05.18 | Maruera v Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Maru (Taranaki) Trust | 385 Aotea MB 7 | 385 AOT 7 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 237 | Recusal, Vary trust order. | |
31.05.18 | Baker v Samuels-Thomas - Matauri X | 174 Taitokerau MB 51 | 174 TTK 51 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19 | Permanent injunction, trespass | |
06.06.18 | McGuckin - Whitianga Papa Tupu Ora Whenua Trust | 385 Aotea MB 20 | 385 AOT 20 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 239 and 244 | Appointment, variation. | |
11.06.18 | Hancock - Horowhenua A5F2B and A5F2C | 385 Aotea MB 296 | 385 AOT 296 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 289 | Partition. | |
12.06.18 | Matchitt v Butler - Matangareka 3B | 189 Waiariki MB 74 | 189 WAR 74 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19 and 231 | Trust. | |
13.06.18 | Rika v Williams - Torere Section 33 | 189 Waiariki MB 139 | 189 WAR 139 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 239 and 244 | Trusts - appointment of trustee. | |
13.06.18 | Monschau - Tahorakuri No. 1 Section 33 2A | 189 Waiariki MB 117 | 189 WAR 117 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 81 | Trusts, removal of trustee refused | |
15.06.18 | Henare - Hokio A and Part Hokio A | Chief Judge's MB 164 | 2018 CJ 164 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Chief Judge's Powers. Partition corrected. | |
21.06.18 | Committee of Management of Mangatawa Papamoa Blocks Incorporation - Lot 1 DPS 65413 | 164 Waikato Maniapoto MB 69 | 164 WMN 69 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 43 | Rehearing; partition set aside, change in position. | |
22.06.18 | Dawson v Young - Maungaturoto D1B | 174 Taitokerau MB 89 | 174 TTK 89 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19 | Injunction. | |
22.06.18 | Taueki - Horowhenua 11 (Lake) | 386 Aotea MB 142 | 386 AOT 142 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19 and 240 | Injunction. | |
27.06.18 | Hay - Estate of Douglas Allan Huirama Te Kohera Hay | 50 Te Waipounamu MB 144 | 50 TWP 144 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 43, 222 | Succession, rehearing, consent to vesting and trusteeship | |
27.06.18 | Karetai v Sollart - Estate of George Grey Huriwai te Ruatukihiki Karetai | Chief Judge's MB 219 | 2018 CJ 219 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | ||
27.06.18 | Buchanan - Riwaka-Matiu-Mātana Whanau Trust | 50 Te Wai Pounamu MB 152 | 50 TWP 152 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 231 | Trusts, review of trust. | |
28.06.18 | Carston v Kusabs - Lot 1 DPS 64109 and Lot 2 DPS 64109 | 191 Waiariki MB 14 | 191 WAR 14 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 67 | Adjournment. | |
02.07.18 | Priestly v Tawa - Tuaropaki A | 191 Waiariki MB 234 | 191 WAR 234 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240 | Removal of trustee. | |
06.07.18 | Winitana - Mokau Reserve | 77 Tairawhiti MB 187 | 77 TRW 187 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 215, 219, 220, 222 and 338 | Trusts, Māori Reservation. | |
16.07.18 | Rean v Pitman - Takahiwai 7A2B2C | 175 Taitokerau MB 237 | 175 TTK 237 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 328 | Occupation order. | |
18.07.18 | Barns - Lot 39A Sec. 2B No. 2B No. 2A Parish of Matata | 387 Aotea MB 218 | 387 AOT 218 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 98 | Ownership of dwelling. | |
18.07.18 | Witana v Robust - Omapere Taraire E | 175 Taitokerau MB 251 | 175 TTK 251 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 240, 239 and 67 | Trustee representation, counsel disqualified. | |
19.07.18 | Ratima v Smith - Te Haroto 2B2B | 70 Takitimu MB 88 | to TKT 88 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 237 | Trustee liability for breach of trust obligations. | |
25.07.18 | Solomon - Manukau Lands Trust | 51 Te Waipounamu MB 40 | 51 TWP 40 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 239 | Trusts, trustee appointment. | |
30.07.18 | Te Kanawa v Earle - Pukehina M Section 1B No 3 | 193 Waiariki MB 151 | 193 WAR 151 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19(1)(d) and 20 | Occupation, trusts. | |
31.07.18 | Puna - Rotopounamu 1B3A2C | 70 Tākitimu MB 143 | 70 TKT 143 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 238 and 67 | Removal of trustees. | |
07.08.18 | Ketu - Estate of Te Ringahuia Rangitakatu | Chief Judge's MB 237 | 2018 CJ 237 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Chief Judge's powers. Succession. | |
09.08.18 | Baker v Samuels-Thomas | 178 Taitokerau MB 131 | 178 TTK 131 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19(1)(a) | Costs. | |
20.08.18 | Tito v Andrews - Mangakahia 2B2 No 2A1A | 178 Taitokerau MB 193 | 178 TTK 193 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 241 | Trusts. Termination of trust. | |
23.08.18 | Kingi - Maungaroa No 1 Section 27 | 194 Waiariki MB 268 | 194 WAR 268 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 231 | Ahu whenua trust. | |
24.08.18 | Potroz - Mohakatino Parininihi 1C West 3A2 | 388 Aotea MB 233 | 388 AOT 233 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 160 | Trusts, confirmation of alienation. | |
31.08.18 | Randall v Moeahu - Lot 1 Deposited Plan 442626 | 390 Aotea MB 4 | 390 AOT 4 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240 | Removal of trustees. | |
31.08.18 | Ford - Estate of Amiria Bowden | 390 Aotea MB 25 | 390 AOT 25 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 43 | Succession. | |
03.09.18 | Julian v Inia-McCaull - Estate of Moehuarahi Te Ruuri | Chief Judge's MB 493 | 2018 CJ 493 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Succession. | |
05.09.18 | Hotene - Estate of Paratene Mita Hotene | Chief Judge's MB 277 | 2018 CJ 277 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Succession. | |
09.09.18 | Smith - Estate of Here Wiremu Ihaka Ututaonga | Chief Judge's MB 541 | 2018 CJ 541 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Succession. | |
05.09.18 | Malcolm - Waione Y | 195 Waiariki MB 111 | 195 WAR 111 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 328, 329 | Occupation orders. | |
06.09.18 | Rudd - Horowhenua 11 Part Reservation Trust | 390 Aotea MB 31 | 390 AOT 31 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19, 43, 67, 237 and 238 | Removal of trustees. | |
07.09.18 | Puru - Takou | Chief Judge's MB 563 | 2018 CJ 563 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Succession. | |
17.09.18 | Buchanan -Riwaka-Matiu-Mātana Whānau Trust | 51 Te Waipounamu MB 269 | 51 TWP 269 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 231 | Ahu whenua trust. | |
28.09.18 | Taniora v Crown - Pukemakoiti 2 | 390 Aotea MB 268 | 390 AOT 268 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 238 | Breach of trust, variation of trust order. | |
11.10.18 | Pou v May - Estate of Tame Horomona | Chief Judge's MB 634 | 2018 CJ 634 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Succession. | |
11.10.18 | Pou - The Petuere me Hemo Wharemate Whānau Trust | Chief Judge's MB 626 | 2018 CJ 626 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Succession. | |
17.10.18 | Murray v Parker - Paihia 3B9B Residue | Chief Judge's MB 707 | 2018 CJ 707 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Status of land. | |
19.10.18 | Tata v Katipa - Waiwhakaata 3E4C Lot 2A | 170 Waikato Maniapoto MB 123 | 170 WMN 123 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 237, 238 and 239 | Breach of trust; Māori Reservation; recipient liability. | |
24.10.18 | Kingsnorth v Crawford - Motuaruhe 5D | 199 Waiariki MB 203 | 199 WAR 203 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19 and 18(1)(a) | Determination of ownership of house. | |
24.10.18 | Short v Stowers - Tumu Kaituna 14 | 199 Waiariki MB 188 | 199 WAR 188 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 135 and 244 | Application for change of status and variation of terms of trust. | |
25.10.18 | Rudd v The former trustees - Horowhenua 11 Part Reservation Trust and Horowhenua 11 (Lake) | 392 Aotea MB 179 | 392 AOT 179 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19, 43, 67, 237 and 238 | Election of trustees, obligations of trust. | |
26.10.18 | The Registrar - Te Ahitainga No1 Sec 10 C | 72 Tākitimu MB 255 | 72 TKT 255 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 215, 219, 220, 241 and 244 | Application to terminate trust. | |
30.10.18 | Pou - Maungakawakawa 6B, 6B1, 6B2, 6B3 and 6B4 | Chief Judge's MB 725 | 2018 CJ 725 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Administrative error in drafting partition orders. | |
07.11.18 | Matiu - Toetoe 6 | Chief Judge's MB 739 | 2018 CJ 739 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Partition, Māori reservation. | |
14.11.18 | Moses-Heeney - Estate of Eric Moses | 201 Waiariki MB 122 | 201 WAR 122 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 115 | Succession. | |
28.11.18 | Laing v Taniwha - Te Touwai B2B2A | 182 Taitokerau MB 136 | 182 TTK 136 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19 | ||
29.11.18 | Pickering - Waima D8 | Chief Judge's MB 820 | 2018 CJ 820 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Vesting order. | |
30.11.18 | Moore - Waitara East Section 81 B | Chief Judge's MB 842 | 2018 CJ 842 | Māori Land Court Rules 2011, Rule 4.10(3) | Filing of application. | |
30.11.18 | Bartlett - Kakiraawa 2B 2F 3 | 73 Tākitimu MB 1 | 73 TKT 1 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 237, 239 and 338 | ||
05.12.18 | Insley v Insley - Awapuni Haparapara No 2B No 1B Section 2 | 202 Waiariki MB 187 | 202 WAR 187 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 328 | Occupation order; ahu whenua trust. | |
07.12.18 | Broughton - Horowhenua 11B 36 2L 4A | 393 Aotea MB 197 | 393 AOT 197 | Māori Reservation Regulations 1994, Regulation 7 | ||
11.12.18 | Faulkner v Hoete - Motiti North C No 1 | 173 Waikato Maniapoto MB 2 | 173 WMN 2 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 85; Māori Land Court Rues 2011 | Application for cancellation of permanent injunction. | |
12.12.18 | Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust v Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust Board | 173 Waikato Maniapoto MB 51 | 173 WMN 51 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 30I and 30(1)(b) | Representation in relation to the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government Act 2002. | |
12.12.18 | Hohepa v Cassidy - Waima C30A and Waima Topu B | 182 Taitokerau MB 166 | 182 TTK 166 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(d), 37(3) and 24 | ||
14.12.18 | Tuwhangai v Boon - Kawhia U 2B | 173 Waikato Maniapoto MB 99 | 173 WMN 99 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 18(1)(a) and 18(1)(a)(i) | ||
17.12.18 | Sneddon - Estate of Thomas Henry Dick | Chief Judge's MB 858 | 2018 CJ 858 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | Succession. | |
18.12.18 | Hutcheson v Clarkson - Mangamaire B2 | 73 Tākitimu MB 88 | 73 TKT 88 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 67 and 240 | ||
19.12.18 | Miller v Simon - Ruatanga 1E1C1 (Te Muunu Haimona Trust) | 394 Aotea MB 10 | 394 AOT 10 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 239 | ||
19.12.18 | Cooper v Hurunui - Estate of Derek Heemi Hurunui | 394 Aotea MB 14 | 394 AOT 14 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 118 | Succession. | |
20.12.18 | Scott v Hori - Estate of Wharepouri | Chief Judge's MB 871 | 2018 CJ 871 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | ||
20.12.18 | Luke v Nganeko - Ngātituhekerangi 23A and 22B | 394 Aotea MB 141 | 394 AOT 141 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 37, 43 and 151 | ||
21.12.18 | Taku - Torere 64 Inc | 204 Waiariki MB 115 | 204 WAR 115 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 280 | ||
21.12.18 | Tarawa - Estate of Tau Pere Pokaihau | Chief Judge's MB 890 | 2018 CJ 890 | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45 | ||
24.12.18 | Otimi v Fa'uhiva - Hauhungaroa 1A3 (Poukura Pā) | 394 Aotea MB 182 | 394 AOT 182 | The Māori Reservation Regulations 1994 | Tikanga, Marae charter, trustee conduct |