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1. Kupa v Kupa - Lot 10H and 10I Pt Omahu 2C1C (2021) 92 Takitimu MB 247 (92 TKT 247) [PDF, 280 KB]

   29.10.2021 | Judge D H Stone | Section 289, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | successful application to partition 8 sections | application to change status of 8 sections to general land, denied

2. Goldsmith - Matata Parish Allotment 846 (2021) 263 Waiariki MB 206 (263 WAR 206) [PDF, 206 KB]

   20.10.2021 | Judge L.R. Harvey | Sections 67, 231, 237, 238 and 239, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Accountant approved  to act as signatory to bank account

3. Hunia v Skerrett-White - Kawerau A8D (2021) 263 Waiariki MB 93 (263 WAR 93) [PDF, 260 KB]

   15.10.2021 | Judge L.R. Harvey | Sections 19, 37, 237 and 240 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Removal of trustees

4. Wharekura v Skerrett-White - Kawerau A8D (2021) 263 Waiariki MB 71 (263 WAR 71) [PDF, 226 KB]

   15.10.2021 | Judge L.R. Harvey | Section 67, 236, 237 and 238 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Application for directions

5. Puha v Crawford - Mokoia 19A (2021) 439 Aotea MB 68 (439 AOT 68) [PDF, 363 KB]

   15.10.2021 | Judge L.R. Harvey | Sections 231, 237, 238 and 240, Te Ture Whenau Māori Act 1993 | Removal of trustees

6. Goldsmith - Matata Parish 63Z (2021) 263 Waiariki MB 214 (263 WAR 214) [PDF, 253 KB]

   15.10.2021 | Judge L.R. Harvey | Sections 67, 231 237, 238 and 239, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Trustees 

7. Sherard v Devereux - Otakanini Church Site (2021) 238 Taitokerau MB 185 (238 TTK 185) [PDF, 275 KB]

   08.10.2021 | Judge M P Armstrong | Sections 237, 238 and 239, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Breach of trust | Accountability | Trustees

8. Witana v Cutforth - Kohewhata 27C2A (2021) 238 Taitokerau MB 150 (238 TTK 150) [PDF, 285 KB]

   06.10.2021 | Judge M.P. Armstrong | Section 19 and 231 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Trustee continuing to act as trustee beyond expiration of term

9. Waaka - Paengaroa North A1 Section 2 Block (2021) 262 Waiariki MB 37 (262 WAR 37) [PDF, 235 KB]

   04.10.2021 | Judge C.T. Coxhead | Section 164 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Application to sell shares

10. Phillips - Ahipara A4 (2021) 438 Aotea MB 10 (438 AOT 10) [PDF, 333 KB]

    30.09.2021 | Judge M. Doogan | Section 18(1)(a), 239 and 244 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Whānau Trust | Trustees

11. Carley - Succession to Herbert Adams [2021] Chief Judge's MB 1264 (2021 CJ 1264) [PDF, 343 KB]

    23.09.2021 | Chief Judge W.W. Isaac | Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

12. Te Riaki - Ngongohau 5 (2021) 437 Aotea MB 177 (437 AOT 177) [PDF, 229 KB]

    21.09.2021 | Judge L. Harvey | Sections 151 and 158 Te Ture Whenua Māori | Alienation of land

13. Taueki v Taueki - Horowhenua No 11B Subdivision 14 (2021) 437 Aotea MB 134 (437 AOT 134) [PDF, 264 KB]

    20.09.2021 | Judge L. Harvey | Sections 231, 237, 238, 239 and 240 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Removal of trustees

14. Hiroti - Succession to Rira Peti Hiroti (2021) 72 Te Waipounamu MB 271 (72 TWP 271) [PDF, 238 KB]

    17.09.2021 | Judge S. Reeves |  Sections 29 and 113 Te Ture Whenau āori Act 1993 and section 455 Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1993 | whangai | succession

15. King v Manukonga - Section 11 Oākura Town Belt (Oākura Pā) (2021) 437 Aotea MB 124 (437 AOT 124) [PDF, 303 KB]

    15.09.2021 | Judge L. Harvey | Section 67 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Trustees | Conflict of interest

16. Hita v Hita - Kaihu 1A2E3B2 [2021] Chief Judge's MB 1233 (2021 CJ 1233) [PDF, 543 KB]

    15.09.2021 | Chief Judge W.W. Isaac | Section 45 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

17. Taueki v Procter - Horowhenua 11 (Lake) (2021) 437 Aotea MB 86 (437 AOT 86) [PDF, 389 KB]

    10.09.2021 | Judge L.R. Harvey | Section 43, 19(a),(b),(c), 238, 239 and 240 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | misconduct of trustees

18. Ritai - Parihaka Papakainga Trust (2021) 437 Aotea MB 64 (437 AOT 64) [PDF, 296 KB]

    10.09.20201 | Judge L.R. Harvey | Section 239 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Trustees

19. Deputy Registrar v Moeahu – Lot 1 DP 17494 Part Section 2345 New Plymouth (Old Railway Station) (2021) 437 Aotea MB 3 (437 AOT 3) [PDF, 550 KB]

    10.09.2021 | Judge L.R. Harvey | Sections 67, 231, 238, 239 and 240, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | liability for trust funds lost as a result of theft

20. Smith - Pekapeka 2A1D2B (2021) 91 Tākitimu MB 145 (91 TKT 145) [PDF, 263 KB]

    09.09.2021 | Judge L.R. Harvey | Section 289 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | application for partition for the purpose of building a papakāinga house development for whānau

21. McMeekin v Carkeek - Makuratawhiti 8B2B1 (2021) 436 Aotea MB 286 (436 AOT 286) [PDF, 235 KB]

    02.09.2021 | Judge P.J.  Savage| Section 135, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | application to change status of land

22. Stewart v Manu Ariki Marae Reservation Trust - Manu Ariki Maori Reservation (2021) 436 Aotea MB 209 (436 AOT 209) [PDF, 501 KB]

    01.09.2021 | Judge M.J. Doogan | Sections 67 and 240, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Charter | Appointment of trustees

23. York - Matakohe North Eastern Portion Lot 54 Section 3B1 Maori Reservation (2021) 235 Taitokerau MB 288 (235 TTK 288) [PDF, 278 KB]

    01.09.2021 | Judge T.M. Wara | Section 238 and 240 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Removal of trustees

24. Murrell - Succession to Taurua Heihei [2021] Chief Judge's MB 1215 (2021 CJ 1215) [PDF, 260 KB]

    31.08.2021 | Chief Judge W.W. Isaac | Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

25. Sionetama - Puketapu E Māori Reservation (2021) 436 Aotea MB 273 (436 AOT 273) [PDF, 266 KB]

    31.08.2021 | Judge L.R. Harvey | Regulation 21, Māori Reservation Regulations 1994 | appointment of trustee