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1. Deputy Registrar - Utakura 7 Block (2011) 16 Taitokerau MB 119 (16 TTK 119) [PDF, 104 KB]

   11.02.2011 | Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 321; Government Roading Powers Act 1989 section 43 | Roadways - Application of s 43(1)(d) of Government Roading Powers Act 1989 to Māori freehold land

2. Deputy Registrar - Te Keti A2 (2011) 15 Taitokerau MB 76 (15 TTK 76) [PDF, 168 KB]

   21.01.2011 | Judge Ambler | Māori Affairs Act 1953 section 2(2)(f);  Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 section 131; Joint Family Homes Act 1964 | Status determination, Transfer not confirmed by the Court, Effect of invalid document of transfer on status

3. Hall v Opepe Farm Trust (2010) 22 Waiariki MB 47 (22 WAR 47) [PDF, 131 KB]

   24.12.2010 | Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19, 231, 237, 238, 240 | Injunction, Enforcement of obligations of trust, Removal of trustees

4. Hunia v Skerrit-White - Kawerau A8D (2010) 22 Waiariki MB 92 (22 WAR 92) [PDF, 87 KB]

   24.12.2010 | Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 19, 237, 238 | Injunction alleging a breach of trustees’ duties

5. Deputy Registrar v Ngati Whatua o Orakei Māori Trust Board (2010) 14 Taitokerau MB 164 (14 TTK 164) [PDF, 3.7 MB]

   22.12.2010 | Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 131 | Māori Freehold Land Registration, Determination of status, Effect of private Act on status and amalgamations with multiple statuses

6. Deputy Registrar v Te Bach 2007 Ltd - Ohawini D8 (2010) 15 Taitokerau MB 3 (15 TTK 3) [PDF, 171 KB]

   22.12.2010 | Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 131 | Māori Freehold Land Registration Project, determination of status

7. Rogers v Stirling - Taungaure No.2 (2010) 21 Waiariki 205 (21 WAR 205) [PDF, 205 KB]

   17.12.2010 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 289 | Partition and easement for access - whether sufficient support

8. McClutchie-Morrell v Te Runanga o Ngati Porou (2010) 12 Tairawhiti MB 278 (12 TRW 278) [PDF, 2.6 MB]

   14.12.10 | Judge Clark | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Section 30(1)(b) | Determine representation

9. Whaanga - Anewa Trust (2010) 11 Tairawhiti MB 46 (11 TRW 46) [PDF, 116 KB]

   14.12.2010 | Judge Coxhead | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 289 | Partition – Sufficiency of support

10. Manuirirangi v Nga Hapu o Nga Ruahine Iwi Inc (2010) 2010 Chief Judge's MB 355 (2010 CJ 355) [PDF, 278 KB]

    08.12.2010 | Judge Clark | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 30(1)(b), 30C, 30H, 33 | Mandate to negotiate with Crown where Crown refusing to be bound; application of ss 30C and 30H

11. Te Karetu L1A, L1B, L2B and L2C (2010) 14 Taitokerau MB 25 (14 TTK 25) [PDF, 95 KB]

    07.12.2010 | Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | ML plan - area of block

12. Heta - Taiharuru 4C3B (2010) 13 Taitokerau MB 203 (13 TTK 203) [PDF, 146 KB]

    30.11.2010 | Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 289 | Partition, Hybrid partition, Occupation orders, Ahu whenua trusts – “reasonable alternatives”

13. Yates v Te Kohanga Lots 1 and 3-27 Trust (2010) 13 Taitokerau MB 36 (13 TTK 36) [PDF, 105 KB]

    24.11.2010 | Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 19, 20 | Injunction, Recovery of land

14. Rangihuna v The Trustees of the Te Rimu Trust - Te Rimu Trust (2010) 10 Tairawhiti MB 137 (10 TRW 137) [PDF, 123 KB]

    23.11.2010 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 238, 244 | Enforcement of obligations of trust, variation of trust order

15. Hall v Opepe Farm Trust (2010) 19 Waiariki MB 258 (19 WAR 258) [PDF, 442 KB]

    19.11.2010 | Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19, 237, 238 and 240 | Trustees duties - Removal of trustees

16. Deputy Registar - Kohatutaka 6A4E (2010) 12 Taitokerau MB 171 (12 TTK 171) [PDF, 92 KB]

    12.11.2010 | Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 131 | Determine Status of land

17. Setter v Hewitt - Lots 1 & 4 of DP 374627 and Lot 3 DP 374627 (2010) 5 Takitimu MB 239 (5 TKT 239) [PDF, 72 KB]

    12.11.2010 | Judge Coxhead | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 322 | Roadway

18. Ngati Hine Forest Trust v Manihera - Ngati Hine H2B(2010) 12 Taitokerau MB 176 (12 TTK 176) [PDF, 129 KB]

    12.11.2010 | Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19

19. Paul - Motatau 1B3A (2010) 11 Taitokerau MB 212 (11 TTK 212) [PDF, 130 KB]

    29.10.2010 | Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 133 | Change from General land to Māori freehold land

20. Deputy Registrar - Waimamaku E (2010) 11 Taitokerau MB 153 (11 TTK 153) [PDF, 26 KB]

    27.10.2010 | Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 131 | Determine Status of land

21. Hickmott - Torere Section 11 (2010) 17 Waiariki MB 35 (17 WAR 35) [PDF, 50 KB]

    14.10.2010 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993  section 328 | Occupation Order

22. Preece v Hokotehi Moriori Trust (2010) 5 Te Waipounamu MB 83 (5 TWP 83) [PDF, 109 KB]

    12.10.2010 | Judge Clark | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 18(1)(e) | Determine whether person is a Māori

23. Māori Trustee v Keech - Ngatitanewai 25B1 and Sub 25B No.2 (2010) 257 Aotea MB 42 (257 AOT 42) [PDF, 113 KB]

    08.10.2010 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18(1)(d) | Determine proceedings founded on contract or tort

24. Chapman v Aotearoa Resorts Ltd - Tokaanu Māori Township 2nd Residue Trust (2010) 257 Aotea MB 62 (257 AOT 62) [PDF, 245 KB]

    04.10.2010 | Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 21 | Relief against forfeiture

25. Richards - Karaka Huarua A and B (2010) 10 Taitokerau MB 94 (10 TTK 94) [PDF, 85 KB]

    30.09.2010 | Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, part 12 | Appointment of trustees