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1. Iseri v Pocock - Allotment 246D1 Waimana Parish (2024) 328 Waiariki MB 64 (328 WAR 64) [PDF, 223 KB]

   19.12.25 | Judge T M Wara | Section 135 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act | Change of status of land

2. Paea v McLeod - Succession to Donald Te Whetu McLeod [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1982 (2024 CJ 1982) [PDF, 564 KB]

   18.12.24 | Chief Judge C L Fox | Section 45 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act | Transfer of shares

3. Te Muunu v Rakete - Punakitere 4J2B3A (2024) 283 Taitokerau MB 1 (283 TTK 1) [PDF, 217 KB]

   18.12.2024 | Judge M P Armstrong | Section 19(1)(a), Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Occupation of site

4. Karaitiana v Seager - Wharetoto 9 Balance Trust (2024) 494 Aotea MB 275 (494 AOT 275) [PDF, 209 KB]

   09.12.24 | Judge A H C Warren | Section 43, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Lease agreement

5. Hovell - Te Puhoi (2024) 282 Taitokerau MB 130 (282 TTK 130) [PDF, 221 KB]

   04.12.24 | Judge TKTAR Williams | Sections 18(1)(h), 236 and 237, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Status of land

6. Tatai v Woodman - Waimahana D No3B Section 1 (2024) 282 Taitokerau MB 106 (282 TTK 106) [PDF, 318 KB]

   04.12.2024 | Judge M P Armstrong | Sections 18(1)(a) and 328 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Occupation orders

7. Barcello v Barcello - Succession to Mary Barcello (2024) 91 Te Waipounamu MB 77 (91 TWP 77) [PDF, 329 KB]

   28.11.2024 | Judge S T A Milroy | Section 113, 118 and 165 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

8. Rogers v Wiringi - Succession to Ngahuiatapu Rogers [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1844 (2024 CJ 1844) [PDF, 272 KB]

   15.11.2024 | Chief Judge C L Fox | Sections 43 and 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

9. Porter v Porter - Succession to Hakaraia Waka Porter (2024) 324 Waiariki MB 1 (324 WAR 1) [PDF, 222 KB]

   15.11.2024 | Deputy Chief Judge C T Coxhead | Sections 113 and 118 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act | Succession, paternity

10. Sciascia-Bizaoui - Lot 8 Deposited Plan 15948 (2024) 114 Tākitimu MB 1 [PDF, 254 KB]

    13.11.2024 | Judge D H Stone | Section 151 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Sale of land

11. Rorason v Hughes - Tuaropaki A (2024) 323 Waiariki MB 233 (323 WAR 233) [PDF, 227 KB]

    12.11.2024 | Judge T M Wara | Section 18(1)(a), Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Ownership of house

12. Ratima v Smith - Te Haroto 2B2B (2024) 113 Tākitimu MB 287 (113 TKT 287) [PDF, 241 KB]

    22.10.2024 | Judge D H Stone | Section 237 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Trustee liability

13. Tairua - Succession to Tihema Takena Wihongi [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1669 (2024 CJ 1669) [PDF, 282 KB]

    22.10.24 | Chief Judge C L Fox | Section 45 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act | Succession

14. Julian v Inia - Succession to Moehuarahi Te Ruuri (2024) 322 Waiariki MB 32 (322 WAR 32) [PDF, 300 KB]

    16.10.2024 | Judge A H C Warren | Sections 3A and 4 Family Protection Act 1955 | Distribution of interests, wills

15. Walters v Walters - Te Kohanga Lots 1 & 3 - 27 [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1357 (2024 CJ 1357) [PDF, 320 KB]

    11.10.2024 | Chief Judge C L Fox | Section 45 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Vesting orders

16. Sutherland - Succession to Henare Arapeti Sutherland [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1311 (2024 CJ 1311) [PDF, 287 KB]

    11.10.2024 | Chief Judge C L Fox | Section 45 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act | Succession

17. Wharewera - Succession to Ani Maaka or Annie Maaka [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1299 (2024 CJ 1299) [PDF, 460 KB]

    11.10.2024 | Chief Judge Fox | Section 45 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

18. Rapana v Anderson - Te Kōmiti Matua o te Haahi Rātana (2024) 492 Aotea MB 95 (492 AOT 95) [PDF, 335 KB]

    10.10.2024 | Judge Stone, Professor Tom Roa, Che Wilson | Section 30 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Representation

19. Sycamore v Kusabs - Paenoa Te Akau B [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1323 (2024 CJ 1323) [PDF, 888 KB]

    09.10.2024 | Deputy Chief Judge Coxhead | Sections 44 and 45 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Partition, occupation

20. Te Whiu v Taituha - Te Tii A Māori Reservation (2024) 278 Taitokerau MB 82 (278 TTK 82) [PDF, 216 KB]

    09.10.2024 | Judge M P Armstrong | Section 240, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Removal of trustees

21. Pomare v Pomare - Hongoeka 1B Parts and Hongoeka 1B1 (2024) 492 Aotea MB 5 (492 AOT 5) [PDF, 1.2 MB]

    03.10.2024 | Judge M J Doogan | Sections 18, 215 and 328 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Ahu Whenua trust, trust administration, occupation, 

22. Morrison - Moteo Hapua Te Pirau 1C 4B (2024) 113 Tākitimu MB 193 (113 TKT 193) [PDF, 241 KB]

    20.09.2024 | Judge D H Stone | Section 289 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Partition application

23. Wiri v Tuuta-Rurehe - Lot 62 DP 7991 Ruapani Ki Waikaremoana (2024) 127 Tairawhiti MB 199 (127 TRW 199) [PDF, 282 KB]

    18.09.2024 | Judge N R Milner | Sections 231, 239, and 222 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Applications for review of trust, removal of trustees

24. Wihapi v Skudder - Pukaingataru B No 3 Sec 2B No 2 [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1156 (2024 CJ 1156) [PDF, 542 KB]

    12.09.2024 | Chief Judge C L Fox | Section 45 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

25. Karaitiana v Seager - Wharetoto 9 Balance Trust (2024) 491 Aotea MB 36 (491 AOT 36 ) [PDF, 233 KB]

    12.09.2024 | Judge A H C Warren | Section 43 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Appointment of trustees