February 2021 Māori Law Review

2021 Māori Land Court judgments – index

This table lists the 2021 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, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023. Follow this link for the 2021 Māori Appellate Court judgments index.

2021 Māori Land Court judgments

Judgment dateCitationMinute BookMLISLegislationSubject
2021
21.01.21
Mikaere v Smallman – Mangatawa No 8A
213 Waikato Maniapoto MB 277
213 WMN 277Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 239, 240Trustee - removal of trustee refused.
25.01.21
Gamble - Hopa Heremaia Trust
Chief Judges MB 18
2021 CJ 18Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Succession.
Application under s 44(1) dismissed as insufficient evidence to establish any error or omission on the part of the Court.
28.01.21
Boon v McQueen - Waiwhakaata 3E6 Section 4B2 Trust
214 Waikato Maniapoto MB 1
214 WMN 1Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240Removal of trustee.
Application to remove trustee declined and directions issued to assist the trust to operate effectively.
28.01.21
Watene v Edwards - Mangaroa X Trust 
87 Takitimu MB 190
87 TKT 190Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 231, 237, 238, 239 and 240Trustees.
Court directed trustees file submissions and evidence regarding the application for their removal.
17.02.21
Huata v Gotty - Lot 2 Deposited Plan 1996 (formerly Mangaroa 26N2 Block)
87 Takitimu MB 251
87 TKT 251Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 67Procedure - transfer to High Court - status of lease -  compensation for improvements.
23.02.21
Higgins - Succession to Hauriri Kere
Chief Judge's MB 88
2021 CJ MB 88Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Succession.
Chief Judges powers exercised to amend a succession order to include excluded children in the succession of Hauriri Kere.
23.02.21
Short - Tumu Kaituna 14
249 Waiariki MB 71249 WAR 71Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 98(3)Application for Special Aid.
Application for special aid for an additional lawyer declined as evidence demonstrated the applicant was in a position to bring the proceedings without special aid.
04.03.21
Hutcheson v Houkamau - Porangahau 2B No 10 and Others
88 Takitimu MB 11888 TKT 118Māori Reservation Regulations 1994, reg. 21Seeking inquiry into administration of marae.
05.03.21
Kani v MacDonald - Waimarama 3A6B6B
88 Takitimu MB 14888 TKT 148Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 280Request for investigation - mismanagement.
08.03.21
Rata - Succession to Paretuaoroa Paretekorae and Haki Rata
Chief Judge's MB 1062021 CJ MB 106Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers - succession - whāngai - 1953 Act.
12.03.21
Couch - Rapaki Māori Reservation 875 Section 8B1
69 Te Waipounamu MB 23569 TWP 235Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 164 and 289Partition - house building (and finance) purpose.
16.03.21
King v Te Aretoa - Succession to Puti Green
Chief Judges MB 1322021 CJ 132Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Succession - Whāngai.
Chief Judge refused to exercise s 45 powers as it was clear that the Judge who issued the original order was well acquainted with the whakapapa of the whānau and the land (and as such was satisfied that there was a whakapapa connection between the orginal applicant, the deceased and the land).
17.03.21
MacDonald v MacDonald - Wairau Block XII Section 6C 2C
69 Te Waipounamu MB 25169 TWP 251Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a)Application for interim injunction - co-owners rights.
Application seeking an interim injunction dismissed as to determine that one common tenant is entitled to exclusive possession from the other common tenant is effectively creating new rights which is beyond jurisdiction granted by s 18(1)(a).
18.03.21
Ellison v Jones - Estate of Daniel Ellison
 Chief Judges MB 1502021 CJ 150Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers - succession order amended.
19.03.21
Stanley v Committee of Management for Maraeroa C Incorporation - Maraeroa C Incorporation
217 Waikato Maniapoto MB 242217 WMN 242Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 59Application for leave to appeal injunction - refused - injunction not a provisional or preliminary decision.
22.03.21
Tito - Mangakahia 2B2 No 2A1A Block
227 Taitokerau MB 188227 TTK 188Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 67Application to review the Registrars decision to dismiss an application to set aside a judgment of the lower court as the application has all the hallmarks of an appeal and needs to be filed in the appropriate court under the correct rules.
25.03.21
Habib v Ali – Succession to George Habib
227 Taitokerau MB 206227 TTK 206Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 109 and 118Court determined those entitled to succeed in a case of contested paternity. One son was excluded from succession with the Court concluding the evidence demonstrated the deceased was not his biological father.
25.03.21
Toia and Manuel - Section 67 Town of Tokatoka
227 Taitokerau MB 206227 TTK 206Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 133Application to change status of land from General land to Māori Freehold land.
31.03.21
Baird – Taonui Ahuaturanga 2B2A1
430 Aotea MB 61430 AOT 61Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 136Application to change of status of land.
06.04.21
Peihopa v Peihopa - Kaikou H
227 Taitokerau MB 247
227 TTK 247Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19Stay of the injunction order for removal of person.
07.04.21Deputy Registrar v Mohaka A4B102 Tairawhiti MB 177102 TAI 177Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 237, 238, and 239Appointment of owner elected trustees.
13.04.21Matchitt - Te Kaha 65251 Waiariki MB 154251 WAR 154Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19Partition.
13.04.21Stowers v Short - Tumu Kaituna 14251 Waiariki MB 144251 WAR 144Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 238Enforcement of obligations of trust.
16.04.21Huata-Kupa v Puna - Puninga 4A1B89 Takitimu MB 8289 TKT 82Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240Resignation of trustee.
21.04.21Tait v Kruger - Tauarau Block252 Waiariki MB 180252 WAR 180Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 239, 240, and 338(7)Removal of trustees - non attendance at meetings.
21.04.21Nikora v Trustees of Tuhoe - Te Uru Taumatua Trust252 Waiariki MB 157252 WAR 157Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19, 67, 237, 238, and 240Removal of trustees, election of trustees.
23.04.21Tere - Kinohaku West TT1 BlockChief Judge's MB 5742021 CJ 574Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Succession.
27.04.21Smith - Hereheretau B2L2 and other102 Tairawhiti MB 186102 TRW 186Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 222, 223, 227A, and 239Election of trustees.
27.04.21Tumene - Estate of Ihimaera WiringiChief Judge's MB 5872021 CJ 587Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Succession.
27.04.21Rameka - Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi228 Taitokerau MB 184228 TTK 184Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 133Application for dispute resolution.
30.04.21Bisson v Otaraua Hapu Management Committee - Estate of Alayna Waimana Clark431 Aotea MB 107431 AOT 107Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 117 and 214Succession.
30.04.21Lett - Waipu 4A3E1 and others431 Aotea MB 100431 AOT 100Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 164Alienation - gift - assessment of value - transfer of land or undivided interest by court vesting order.
30.04.21Knuckey v Telford - Wahapakapaka 7A Block431 Aotea MB 119431 AOT 119Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 239 and 338Trustees.
05.05.21Pirikahu v Hohaia - Awanui Haparapara No 1 and Other Blocks253 Waiariki MB 112253 WAR 112Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 237Succession.
06.05.21Pera v Broomfield-Hoet - Tuhuna 16B229 Taitokerau MB 190229 TTK 190Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 67, and Māori Reservation Regulations 1994 regulation 21AGM held online. Trustees held over. New AGM ordered.
11.05.21Barriball v Schimanski - Otaraoa-B2E Block431 Aotea MB 256431 AOT 256Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 231 and 238Review of trust, trustees.
12.05.21Cook v Wikatene - Tauranga Taupo 1B2B2432 Aotea MB 52432 AOT 52Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240Removal of trustee.
19.05.21Pritchard v Toa-Wairere - Rangitatau Waitotara 3C2B2 3C2B3432 Aotea MB 112432 AOT 112Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 231Review of family trust.
20.05.21Wirihana-Tawake v Tawake - Rangitatau 1D5A1 Reserve432 Aotea MB 122432 AOT 122Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240Removal of trustee.
27.05.21Winitana v Wairoa Waikaremoana Maori Trust Board - Lake WaikaremoanaChief Judge's MB 6152021 CJ 615Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Māori freehold land.
31.05.21The Ngati Paoa Trust Board v Attorney General - Waiheke Station222 Waikato Maniapoto MB 262222 WMN 262Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18Judicial recusal - declined.
02.06.21Pickering v Reihana - Motatau 2 Section 21B2E231 Taitokerau MB 103231 TTK 103Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(a)Succession.
02.06.21Tomlins v Bellamy - Te Kata or Wairewa 2534 and other blocks90 Takitimu MB 5690 TKT 56Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Succession.
10.06.21Anderson v Peni - Succession to Moera AndersonChief Judge's MB 7282021 CJ 728Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Succession.
14.06.21Booth v Herlihy - Waikoukoutauanui 6B 6C and 6D2B BlockChief Judge's MB 7222021 CJ 722Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Parameters of a trust.
22.06.21Edwards - Succession to Ngarangi Kanoa BabbingtonChief Judge's MB 7552021 CJ 755Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Succession
29.06.21Vercoe v Savage - Otonga Whanau TrustChief Judge's MB 8382021 CJ 838Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Termination of trust.
29.06.21Subritzky v McLaughlin - Subritzky Whanau TrustChief Judge's MB 8492021 CJ 849Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers - beneficiaries of a trust.
29.06.21Waaka - Succession to Hauriri KereChief Judge's MB 8242021 CJ 824Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers - succession
30.06.21Tapsell - Lot 1 Owhatiura South 5 Block257 Waiariki MB 176257 WAR 176Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 135Refusal to change status of land from Māori freehold land to General land.
30.06.21Broughton - Kahurangi Trust434 Aotea MB 131434 AOT 131Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 240Removal of trustees.
30.06.21Wirihana-Tawake v Kauika-Stevens - Rangitatau 1D5A1 Takirau Marae434 Aotea MB 114434 AOT 114Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19Injunction.
05.07.21Dixon - Succession to Hare ManukauChief Judge's MB 8872021 CJ 887Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Succession.
07.07.21Phares - Tiopira Popata Whanau Trust224 Waikato Maniapoto MB 252224 WMN 252Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 239Appointment of additional trustee.
16.07.21Grant v Grant - Succession to Harry Grant104 Tairawhiti MB 122104 TRW 122Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 118Succession - whāngai.
16.07.21Knuckey v Telford - Wahapakapaka 7A Block Wahapakapaka Māori Reservation435 Aotea MB 68435 AOT 68Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 239 and 338, and Māori Reservation Regulations 1994 regulation 21Appointment of trustee.
16.07.21Towler - Succession to Mona Towler435 Aotea MB 37435 AOT 37Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 118Succession - validity of will.
22.07.2021Brown v Edmonds - Succession to Kuini Brown and Mate Ihipera Rewi TamehanaChief Judge's MB 9882021 CJ 988Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Succession; whāngai
23.07.21Te Rito - Whangawehi 13A and Whangawehi 13B104 Tairawhiti MB 192104 TRW 192Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 328Occupation orders granted.
23.07.21Tapsell - Succession to Pera Wikiriwhi or Pera MatataiaChief Judge's MB 10022021 CJ 1002Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers - succession - no error established.
23.07.21Te Rito - Whangawehi 13A or Whangawehi 13B104 Tairawhiti MB 200104 TRW 200Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 289Partition - granted subject to valuation; area varied.
23.07.21Cottrell - Wharerangi 9 and 10 Blocks91 Takitimu MB 8591 TKT 85Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 239Trustees - reduction in number - process to amend charter.
27.07.21Hogarth - Taumarunui Papakainga section 11A435 Aotea MB 141435 AOT 141Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 151, 158Alienation - confirmation.
27.07.21Nicholas v Caudwell - succession to Walker Whakaahua KametaChief Judge's MB 10232021 CJ 1023Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Succession.
10.08.21Julian v Inia - Succession to Moehuarahi Te RuuriChief Judge's MB 10952021 CJ 1095Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers - succession - insufficient notice.
10.08.21Bamber - Tahorakuri A No. 1 Sec 33A2259 Waiariki MB 274259 WAR 274Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 231 and 244Review of trust - variation to trust instrument - repayment of unapproved trustee expenses.
11.08.21Dick - Wairau Block XII Section 7B2 and others72 Te Waipounamu MB 14772 TWP 147Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 164Alienation - preferred class of alienee.
12.08.21Gay v Tupara Katu - Succession to Boy KapuaChief Judge's MB 11202021 CJ 1120Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 45Chief Judge's powers - succession.
12.08.21Marshall v Ratu - Whangape Lot 65B Sec 2A Block227 Waikato Maniapoto MB 148227 WMN 148Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19, 24, and 18(1)(a)Encroachment.
13.08.21Bloor v Karaitiana - Runanga 2E259 Waiariki MB 286259 WAR 286Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 231, 239, 240, and 244Trustees, removal and replacement - variation of trust.
17.08.21Wharekawa - Succession to Rewi Maniapoto (Manga)Chief Judge's MB 11702021 CJ 1170Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Chief Judge's powers - succession.
17.08.21Trustees of Tuhoe v Nikora - Te Uru Taumatua 260 Waiariki MB 103260 WAR 103Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 58Election of trustees.
18.08.21Palmer v Harrison - Harataunga West 2B2B2B2227 Waikato Maniapoto MB 276227 WMN 276Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19 (1)(b)Injunction - allocation of licenses by trustees.
23.08.21Jacobs - Waiteti No. 2A1B2A1C6 Block260 Waiariki MB 110260 WAR 110Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 135Status of land - request to change status to general land.
27.08.2021Bamber v Official Assignee Lot 39 Deposited Plan South-Auckland 3455260 Waiariki MB 137260 WAR 137Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 79Costs after rehearing. Attempt to defeat creditors.
27.08.21Ngāti Tai Hapū Inc v Official Assignee - Lot 6 DP 343 49260 Waiariki MB 123260 WAR 123Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 79Costs.
31.08.21Murrell - Succession to Taurua HeiheiChief Judge's MB 12152021 CJ 1215Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Chief Judge's powers -succession.
31.08.21Sionetama - Puketapu Māori Reservation436 Aotea MB 273436 AOT 273Māori Reservation Regulations 1994, reg 21Trusts - appointment of trustees.
31.08.21Marshall - Otukou Papakainga Trust437 Aotea MB 116437 Aotea 116Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 239Appointment of trustees - nomination process.
01.09.21York - Matakohe North Eastern Portion Lot 54 Section 3B1 Māori Reservation235 Taitokerau MB 288235 TTK 288Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 238 and 240Trustees - enforcement, removal, dysfunction.
01.09.21Stewart v Manu Ariki Marae Reservation Trust - Manu Ariki Māori Reservation436 Aotea MB 209436 AOT 209Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 67 and 240Appointment of trustees.
02.09.21MacDonald v MacDonald - Wairau Block XII Section 6C 2C72 Te Waipounamu MB 22772 TWP 227Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 18(1)(a)Costs.
02.09.21McMeekin v Carkeek - Makuratawhiti 8B2B1436 Aotea MB 286436 AOT 286Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 135Application to change status of land.
09.09.21Smith - Pekapeka 2A1D2B91 Tākitimu MB 14591 TKT 145Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 289Partition. Directions issued.
10.09.21Deputy Registrar v Moeahu - Lot 1 DP 17494 Part Section 2345 New Plymouth (Old Railway Station)437 Aotea MB 3437 AOT 3Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 67, 231, 238, 239, and 240Trustee liability for trust funds lost as a result of theft.
10.09.21Ritai - Parihaka Papakainga Trust437 Aotea MB 64437 AOT 64Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 239Trustee appointments.
10.09.21Taueki v Sword - Horowhenua 11 Lake Block437 Aotea MB 86437 AOT 86Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 19(a), (b), (c), 43, 238, 239, and 240Misconduct of trustees - remedies.
15.09.21King v Manukonga - Section 11 Oākura Town Belt (Oākura Pā)437 Aotea MB 124437 AOT 124Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 67Trusts - trustee removal but for resignation - conflicts.
15.09.21Hita v Hita - Kaihu 1A2E3B2Chief Judge's MB 12332021 CJ 1233Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Succession.
17.09.21Hiroti - Succession to Rira Peti Hiroti72 Te Waipounamu MB 27172 TWP 271Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 29 and 113; Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1993, s 455Succession - adoption - SILNA interest.
20.09.21Taueki v Taueki - Horowhenua No 11B Subdivision No 14 and Other Blocks437 Aotea MB 134437 AOT 134Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 231, 237, 238, 239, and 240Removal of trustees.
21.09.21Te Riaki - Ngongohau 5 Ngaurukehu A10 Sec 3 and Other Blocks437 Aotea MB 177437 AOT 177Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 151 and 158Alienation - sale land - one Incorporation to another - within PCA.
23.09.21Carley - Succession to Herbert AdamsChief Judge's MB 12642021 CJ 1264Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Chief Judge's powers - succession - mistake.
30.09.21Phillips - Ahipara A4438 Aotea MB 10438 AOT 10Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 18(1)(a), 239, and 244Whānau trust, review of trust, variation of beneficiaries sought, trustees.
04.10.21Waaka v Goldsmith - Paengaroa North A1 Section 2 Block262 Waiariki MB 37262 WAR 37Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 164Application to sell shares.
06.10.21Witana v Cutforth - Kohewhata 27C2A238 Taitokerau MB 150238 TTK 150Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 19 and 231Trustee continuing to act as trustee beyond expiration of term.
08.10.21Sherard v Devereux - Otakanini Church Site238 Taitokerau MB 185238 TTK 185Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 237, 238, and 239Trustees - breach of trust, liability to repay funds, trustee removal.
15.10.21Goldsmith - Matata Parish 63Z263 Waiariki MB 214263 WAR 214Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 67, 231, 237, 238, and 239Trustees - interim trustees, directions to operate accounts.
15.10.21Puha v Crawford - Mokoia 19A439 Aotea MB 68439 AOT 68Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 231, 237, 238, and 240Removal of trustees.
15.10.21Wharekura v Skerrett-White - Kawerau A8D263 Waiariki MB 71263 WAR 71Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 67, 236, 237, and 238Application for directions. Transfer of funds.
15.10.21Hunia v Skerrett-White - Kawerau A8D263 Waiariki MB 93263 WAR 93Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 19, 37, 237, and 240Removal of trustees.
20.10.21Goldsmith - Matata Parish Allotment 846263 Waiariki MB 206263 WAR 206Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 67, 231, 237, 238, and 239Accountant approved to act as signatory to bank account.
29.10.21Kupa v Kupa - Lot 10H and 10I Pt Omahu 2C1C92 Takitimu MB 24792 TKT 247Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 289Successful application to partition 8 sections. Application to change status of 8 sections to general land denied.
05.11.21Rihari v Auckland - Takou240 Taitokerau MB 42240 TTK 42Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 238 and 239Trusts - trustee removal refused.
09.11.21Kidd v Māori Owners - Whenuanui No 2BChief Judge's MB 14092021 CJ 1409Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Chief Judge's powers - status of land.
12.11.21Paerau v Bailey - Kauaeroa440 Aotea MB 262440 AOT 262Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 239Appointment of trustee - conflict of interest alleged.
29.11.21McDonald - Kai Iwi No. 1C440 Aotea MB 279440 AOT 279Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 43Rehearing granted.
03.12.21Solomon v Otte - Te Awapatiki 2B2 & 2B374 Te Waipounamu MB 12574 TWP 125Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 289Partition. Insufficient support.
03.12.21Donaldson v Hemi - Whaanga 1D1D Roadway230 Waikato Maniapoto MB 168230 WMN 168Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 19Injunction - permanent injunction for access.
21.12.21Tawa v Ataria - Tuaropaki E267 Waiariki MB 184267 WAR 184Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 231Review of trust - jurisdictional bar.
22.12.21Ashmore v Armstrong - Te Huruhi 12B232 Waikato Maniapoto MB 219232 WMN 219Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, s 238Partition. Trustees. Conflict of interest. Loan.
22.12.21Murray v Murray - Halkyard Whakakoro A Part243 Taitokerau MB 229243 TTK 229Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, ss 239 and 338(7)Trustee removal. Failure to disclose conviction.
22.12.21McDonald - Kai Iwi No 1 C442 Aotea MB 70442 AOT 70Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, s 43Trustees.
24.12.21Tatere v Hauraki - Mangatainoka No 1BC No 2C No 193 Takitimu MB 13593 TKT 135Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 98 and 231Termination of a trust. Administration of trust.
24.12.21Gardiner v Hingston - Succession to Heta Kenneth Hingston268 Waiariki MB 50268 WAR 50Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 108, 108A, 112, 112, 117Succession - life interest - 2020 amending legislation.