Tamou v Smith – Sections 57, 58, 70, 72 and 100 of the Rātana Pā
Māori Land Court (2016) 361 Aotea MB 75 (361 AOT 75)
18 November 2016
Application seeking replacement of trustees. Applicants directed instead to review trust order, so as to establish guidelines on this and other matters. Court suggests that the trustees appoint independent counsel to support their deliberations and drafting.
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2016 maintained the impressive legislative momentum on claims settlement bills that has been evident over the past few years. Eru Kapa-Kingi assisted Dr Carwyn Jones with research and writing for this report. read more
The Māori Affairs select committee of the House of Representatives has issued its report on Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill. The Bill proposes significant reform to the law relating to Māori land.
Download the Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill as reported back with commentary (25 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2016 November). read more
Karena v Allen - Te Koau A
Māori Land Court (2016) 55 Takitimu MB 148 (55 TKT 148)
9 December 2016
The applicant sought a review of the trust he was a beneficiary of and lessee from. His applications were dismissed due to lack of evidence.
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The Māori Affairs select committee of the House of Representatives has issued its report on Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Bill.
Download the Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Bill as reported back with commentary (24 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2016 November). read more
