Chief Judge’s powers – succession – order amended to include successors entitled to land interests – Kiriona

Wikitoria Kiriona v Hiromina Ratima Pakai or Hiromina Mabel Renata (Deceased) Poukawa 12B, 13B, 11E3B2D

Māori Land Court (2017) Chief Judge’s MB 35 (2017 CJ 35) 960 KB

2 February 2017

Application for exercise of the Chief Judge's powers to vary a succession order and vest interests in six children.

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Chief Judge’s powers – refusal to amend Māori reservation order – sufficiency of support – McLeod

McLeod v Nga Uri A Maata Ngapo - Charitable Trust Harataunga West 2B2A1 Block

Māori Land Court [2017] Chief Judge's MB 46 (2017 CJ 46)

8 February 2017

This application did not meet exceptional circumstances required to invoke s 45 of the Act. It sought change to an order constituting a Māori reservation.

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Trusts – partial termination of whānau trust granted – trust order varied – trustee removed – Sade

Sade - Miriama Mahanga Whanau Trust

Māori Land Court (2017) 146 Taitokerau MB 75 (146 TTK 75)

16 February 2017

Successful application for the partial termination of the Miriama Mahanga Whanau Trust. Applicant's interests removed from trust and vested in own name. Vary trust order granted to remove reference to applicant as a beneficiary. Order granted to remove applicant as trustee.

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Trusts – disclosure of proposed project – trustees to report – Naera

Naera v Fenwick - Whakapoungakau 24 Block

Māori Land Court (2016) 154 Waiariki MB 254 (154 WAR 254)

20 December 2016

The applicants sought disclosure of documents relating to a proposed project. Application granted. Company and trustees ordered to disclose all documents in their possession relating to the project. Trustees ordered to file full report of any activities concerning the project.

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Sir Edward Taihakurei Durie student essay competition 2016 – Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Act 2017 and Lex Aotearoa

Sir Edward Taihakurei Durie student essay competition 2016

Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Act 2017 and Lex Aotearoa

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Injunction – no possessory right – dismissed – Taueki

Taueki - Horowhenua 11 (Lake)

Māori Land Court (2016) 363 Aotea MB 114 (363 AOT 114)

22 December 2016

Application seeking injunction to prevent trustees from inflicting further damage on land dismissed. The applicants have no distinct possessory right to entitle them to injunctive relief. Application for damages adjourned.

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Trusts – trustee appointment – granted despite minor opposition – Wipaki

Wipaki v Apatu - Awarua o Hinemanu Trust

Māori Land Court (2016) 56 Takitimu MB 54 (56 TKT 54)

21 December 2016

Applicants seek appointment as replacement trustees over Awarua o Hinemanu Trust and the amalgamation of two trusts. Replacement trustees appointed and application for amalgamation of trusts adjourned until next hui-ā-tau.

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Trusts – seeking directions – mishandling of trust funds – adjourned – Kemp

Kemp v Matenga - Ngatarawa and Ohiti Waitio Land Trust

Māori Land Court (2016) 55 Takitimu MB 142 (55 TKT 142)

7 December 2o16

Applicants seek directions from the Court about alleged mishandling of trust funds. Case adjourned awaiting further details concerning trust policies and evidence to support allegations.

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