January 2024 Māori Law Review

2024 Māori Land Court judgments – index

This table lists the 2024 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, 2021, 2022, 2023. Follow this link for the 2024 Māori Appellate Court judgments index. 

2024 Māori Land Court judgments

Judgment dateCitationMinute BookMLISLegislationSubject
2024
09.01.24Welsh v Welsh - Taiharuru 4C3DChief Judge's MB 12024 CJ 1Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Chief Judge's powers. Request to correct succession. Mistake in facts. Vesting order amended.
09.01.24Dixon - Succession to Pairama NgutahiChief Judge's MB 142024 CJ 14Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Chief Judge's powers. Succession.
23.01.24Wharekawa - Succession to Rewi Maniapoto Chief Judge's MB 352024 CJ 35Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Chief Judge's powers. Succession
26.01.24Manahi v Kingi - Succession to Hinerongonui ManahiChief Judge's MB 872024 CJ 87Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Chief Judge's powers. Succession.
26.01.24Rogers Wiringi - Succession to Ngahuiatapu RogersChief Judge's MB 1442024 CJ 144Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Chief Judge's powers. Succession.
02.02.24Julian v Inia - Succession to Moehuarahi Te Ruuri309 Waiariki MB 197309 WAR 197Family Protection Act 1955, ss 3A and 4Succession. Tikanga and moral duties. FPA.
05.02.24Henderson v Nisbet - Karamu GB (Balance)Chief Judge's MB 1562024 CJ 156Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Succession. Application to amend vesting order.
15.02.24Croon v Māori Trustee - Kekerione 31B84 Te Waipounamu MB 22484 TWP 224Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 289Partition.
01.03.24Devon v Devon - Succession to Hone Ihaka DevonChief Judge's MB 2012024 CJ 201Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Chief Judge's powers. no mistake in succession order.
01.03.24Barber v Hoani - Paremata Mokau A8A269 Taitokerau MB 82269 TTK 82Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 328Occupation order. Previous vesting order not exclusive.
04.03.24Bowdler - Waikawa Village Section 26A85 Te Waipounamu MB 3285 TWP 32Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 158Partition. Residential development.
06.03.24Bevan v Peakman - Succession to Kathleen Paikea and Hemi WharepaikeaChief Judge's MB 2122024 CJ 212Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Succession. Whāngai.
08.03.24Watson v Day - Torere Section 64310 Waiariki MB 277310 WAR 277Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 269(4) and 281Conflict between disaffected shareholders and Tōrere Section 64 Committee of Management.
13.03.24King v Keene - Rangitikei Manawatu Part B4 Lot 1 DP 4102 (Old Post Office)480 Aotea MB 242480 AOT 242Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 239Trustees.
09.04.24Tana v Mahanga - Pukahakaha East 5B270 Taitokerau MB 272270 TTK 272Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 43 and 231Trust. Discontinuance. Costs.
10.04.24Reti v Smith - Part Lot 7 Deposited Plan 3351 - Petane Marae109 Tākitimu MB 1109 TKT 1Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 240Trustees.
15.04.24Tutakangahau v Boynton - Allotment 335 Parish of WaiotahiChief Judge's MB 2912024 CJ 291Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Chief Judge's powers. Cancellation of vesting order.
15.04.24Karaitiana-Bryant v Karaitiana - Waipahihi 4H and OthersChief Judge's MB 2782024 CJ 278Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45.Chief Judge's powers. Succession. Amendment of vesting order.
26.04.24Henderson v Henderson - Pakowhai 5B2109 Tākitimu MB 54109 TKT 54Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 220, 222, 239, and 240Trustees - removal of trustee.
17.05.24Hipango v Ngaurukehu - Ngaurukehu A10 Section 3273 Taitokerau MB 56273 TTK 56Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 164.Valuation.
20.05.24Andree v Appelhof - Oriwa 1B3E273 Waiariki MB 56273 WAR 56Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 67 and 289Partition. Relationship breakdown.
24.05.24Meroiti v Meroiti - Owhata No 1J No 2B315 Waiariki MB 183315 WAR 183Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 19Application for stay of enforcement.
24.05.24Logan - Omahau 2H1B and Others109 Tākitimu MB 199109 TKT 199Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 231Failure to audit trust accounts.
29.05.24Trinder - Kopu - Mangati B2B485 Aotea MB 55485 AOT 55Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 289Partition.
31.05.24Winiata v Ngatai - Whakapoungakau 9B 13, 15B 10, 14, 10B 6A, 11B 6, 13B 5, 16 2B 2G 2E and Pikirangi 9315 Waiariki MB 272315 WAR 272Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 19Trustees.
07.06.24Mana-Tukaha v Lowry - Awarua A25273 Taitokerau MB 129273 TTK 129Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 240Extent of trustee involvement in unauthorised burial on Māori reservation.
13.06.24Puohotaua v Paranihi - Rakato and Part Rakato B Māori Reservation486 Aotea MB 31486 AOT 31Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 240Recusal application.
25.06.24Taipana - Āorangi Part Taonui Āhuatūranga Block 3A2486 Aotea MB 169486 AOT 169Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 18(1)(a) and 328Occupation order.
09.07.24Brown - Succession to Rua Paraone II126 Tairāwhiti MB 113126 TRW 113Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 118(6)Mortgage and caveat charges. Applicant must go to High Court to remove caveat.
09.07.24Māori Trustee - Succession to Richard Henry Tamihere126 Tairāwhiti MB 107126 TRW 107Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 104, 114, and 212Putea trusts.
11.07.24Jones - Horahorakakahu A Block126 Tairāwhiti MB 129126 TRW 129Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 164 and 289Partition.
11.07.24McGuire v Noanoa - Mangaheia 1B2A5B126 Tairāwhiti MB 209126 TRW 209Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 220 and 240Applications to vary terms of trust.
12.07.24Pillot - Part Tokaanu B2L 488 Aotea MB 32488 AOT 32Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 289 and 297Partition.
17.07.24Puohotaua v Paranihi - Rakato and Part Rakato B Māori Reservation 487 Aotea MB 53487 AOT 53Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 240Removal of trustees.
18.07.24Ngāti Moerewa Māori Incorporation v Sanson - Part Maungakawakawa 20274 Taitokerau MB 292274 TTK 292Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 131 and 132Strike out proceedings.
19.07.24Poutu v McDonald - Kaipakopako 2C2487 Aotea MB 78487 AOT 78Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 240Removal of trustee.
22.07.24Deputy Registrar - Succession to Irihapeti Toria 88 Te Waipounamu MB 27188 TWP 271Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 29 and 113; Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, s 455(1)Succession to SILNA land interests.
23.07.24Kawhia - Waiomatatini C and Wairoa 1A126 Tairāwhiti MB 196126 TRW 196Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 219 and 244Application for trust order variation.
05.08.24Malcolm v Hahipene - Te Karaka 1B2B1318 Waiariki MB 24318 WAR 24Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 18(1)(a) and 151Status of land.
07.08.24Tangiora - Whareongaonga 5126 Tairāwhiti MB 228126 TRW 228Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 164Alienation.
12.08.24Kelly-Kaipo v Trustees of the Wiremu Kairau Ahu Whenua Trust - Mimitu Ruarei 4B 2H 4B 2J and 4B 2K275 Taitokerau MB 252275 TTK 252Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 59Trustees.
14.08.24Tautari - Succession to David Hugh Peters275 Taitokerau MB 263275 TTK 263Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 111, 113, 117Succession.
15.08.24Tamihana v Saunders - Rangiuru 2G318 Waiariki MB 76318 WAR 76Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 19(1)(a)Injunction application re building.
16.08.24Reti v Smith - Part Lot 7 Deposited Plan 3351 and Part Lot 8 Deposited Plan 3351 - Petane Marae112 Tākitimu MB 261-277112 TKT 261-277Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 239Trustee payments.
22.08.24Kokiri-Tamanui - Mangapoike 2A2 Sections 12, 46, 47, & 48 (Te Reinga Marae)127 Tairāwhiti MB 1127 TRW 1Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 239, 244, and 338(7)Application to vary the marae charter.
27.08.24Hona v Marino - Oruanui A319 Waiariki MB 11319 WAR 11Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 43Rehearing. Removal of trustee.
02.09.24Gabriel - Succession to Kupai Jack Hakopa HaweraChief Judge's MB 10902024 CJ 1090Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Succession.
03.09.24Herewini - Succession to Ra HerewiniChief Judge's MB 11032024 CJ 1103Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Succession.
05.09.24Linstead v Tohu - Te Horo No 1-31276 Taitokerau MB 273276 TTK 273Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 19 and 43Injunction application, occupation.
11.09.24Wainui v Wainui - Part 1 Deposited Plan 3413127 Tairāwhiti MB 150127 TRW 150Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 19(1)(b)Injunction re proposed work to protect against flood damage.
12.09.24Karaitiana v Seager - Wharetoto 9 Balance Trust491 Aotea MB 36491 AOT 36Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 43Appointment of trustees. Rehearing application filed out of time.
12.09.24Wihapi v Skudder - Pukaingataru B No 3 Sec 2B No 2Chief Judge's MB 11562024 CJ 1156Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Succession
18.09.24Wiri v Tuuta-Rurehe - Lot 62 DP 7991 Ruapani Ki Waikaremoana127 Tairāwhiti MB 199127 TRW 199Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 222, 231, and 239Applications for review of trust and removal of trustees.
20.09.24Morrison - Moteo Hapua Te Pirau 1C 4B113 Tākitimu MB 193113 TKT 193Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 289Partition application.
03.10.24Pomare v Pomare - Hongoeka 1B Parts and Hongoeka 1B1492 Aotea MB 5492 AOT 5Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 18, 215, and 328Ahu Whenua trust. Trust administration. Occupation.
09.10.24Te Whiu v Taituha - Te Tii A Māori Reservation278 Taitokerau MB 82278 TTK 82Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 240Removal of trustees.
09.10.24Sycamore v Kusabs - Paenoa Te Akau BChief Judge's MB 13232024 CJ 1323Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 44 and 45Partition. Occupation.
10.10.24Rapana v Anderson - Te Kōmiti Matua o te Haahi Rātana492 Aotea MB 95492 AOT 95Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 30Representation.
11.10.24Walters v Walters - Te Kohanga Lots 1 & 3Chief Judge's MB 13572024 CJ 1357Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Vesting orders.
11.10.24Wharewera - Succession to Ani Maaka or Annie MaakaChief Judge's MB 12992024 CJ 1299Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Succession.
11.10.24Sutherland - Succession to Henare Arapeti SutherlandChief Judge's MB 13112024 CJ 1311Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Succession.
16.10.24Julian v Inia - Succession to Moehuarahi Te Ruuri322 Waiariki MB 32322 WAR 32Family Protection Act 1955, ss 3A and 4Distribution of interests. Wills.
22.10.24Tairua - Succession to Tihema Takena WihongiChief Judge's MB 16692024 CJ 1669Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Succession.
22.10.24Ratima v Smith - Te Haroto 2B2B113 Tākitimu MB 287113 TKT 287Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 237Trustee liability.
12.11.24Paerata v Hughes - Tuaropaki A323 Waiariki MB 233323 WAR 233Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 18(1)(a)Ownership of house.
13.11.24Sciascia-Bizaoui - Lot 8 Deposited Plan 15948114 Tākitimu MB 1114 TKT 1Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 151Sale of land.
15.11.24Rogers v Wiringi - Succession to Ngahuiatapu RogersChief Judge's MB 18442024 CJ 1844Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 43 and 45Succession.
15.11.24Porter v Porter - Succession to Hakaraia Waka Porter324 Waiariki MB 1324 WAR 1Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 113 and 118Succession, paternity.
28.11.24Barcello v Barcello - Succession to Mary Barcello91 Te Waipounamu MB 7791 TWP 77Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 113, 118 and 165.Succession.
04.12.24Tatai v Woodman - Waimahana D No 3B Section 1282 Taitokerau MB 106282 TTK 106Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 18(1)(a) and 328Occupation orders.
04.12.24Hovell - Te Puhoi282 Taitokerau MB 130282 TTK 130Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 18(1)(h), 236, and 237Status of land.
09.12.24Karaitana v Seager - Wharetoto 9 Balance Trust494 Aotea MB 275494 AOT 275Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 43.Lease agreement.
18.12.24Paea v McLeod - Estate of Donald Te Whetu McLeod Chief Judge's MB 19822024 CJ 1982Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Transfer of shares.
18.12.24Te Muunu - Punakitere 4J2B3A283 Taitokerau MB 1283 TTK 1Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 19(1)(a)Occupation of site.
19.12.24Iseri v Pocock – Allotment 246D1 Waimana Parish328 Waiariki MB 64328 WAR 64Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 135Change of status.
20.12.24Mio - Torere Reserve328 Waiariki MB 78328 WAR 78Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, ss 239 and 338(3)Trust charter.
20.12.24Hawira v Pomana - Succession to Te Au PomanaChief Judge's MB 20042024 CJ 2004Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 45Succession.
23.12.24Deputy Registrar v Teki-Clark - Tauakira No 2M No 4495 Aotea MB 123495 AOT 123Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 18(1)(a)Ownership of structures.

 

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