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1. Tana v Mahanga - Pukahakaha East 5B (2024) 270 Taitokerau MB 272 (270 TTK 272) [PDF, 293 KB]

   09.04.2024 | Judge T K T A R Williams | Section 43 and 231, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Trust | Discontinuance | Costs|

2. Watson v Day - Torere Section 64 (2024) 310 Waiariki MB 227 (310 WAR 227) [PDF, 286 KB]

   08.03.2024 | Judge T M Wara | Sections 269(4) and 281, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | conflict between disaffected shareholders and Tōrere Section 64 Committee of Management

3. Tautari - Succession to David Hugh Peters (2024) 275 Taitokerau MB 263 (275 TTK 263) [PDF, 395 KB]

   14.03.2024 | Judge TKTAR Williams | Sections 113, 117 and 111 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

4. King - Rangitikei Manawatu Part B4 Lot 1 DP 4102 (Old Post Office) (2024) 480 Aotea MB 242 (2024 AOT 242) [PDF, 294 KB]

   13.03.2024 | Judge M Doogan | Section 239, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Trustees

5. Bevan v Peakman - Succession to Kathleen Paikea and Hemi Wharepaikea [2024] Chief Judge's MB 212 (2024 CJ 212) [PDF, 360 KB]

   06.03.2024 | Chief Judge CL Fox | Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession | Whāngai

6. Bowdler - Waikawa Village Section 26A (2024) 85 Te Waipounamu MB 32 (85 TWP 32) [PDF, 339 KB]

   04.03.2024 | Judge S F Reeves | Section 158, 164 | 289, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Partition

7. Barber v Hoani - Paremata Mokau A8A (2024) 269 Taitokerau MB 82 [PDF, 303 KB]

   01.03.2024 | Judge T M Wara | Section 328, Te Ture Whenua Māori 1993 | request for occupation order

8. Devon v Devon - Succession to Hone Ihaka Devon [2024] Chief Judge's MB 201 (2024 CJ 201) [PDF, 271 KB]

   01.03.2024 | Chief Judge C L Fox | Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

9. Croon v Māori Trustee - Kekerione 31B (2024) 84 Te Waipounamu MB 224 (84 TWP 224) [PDF, 285 KB]

   15.02.2024 | Judge M J Doogan | Section 289, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Partition

10. Henderson v Nisbet - Karamu GB (Balance) [2024] Chief Judge's MB 156 (2024 CJ 156) [PDF, 316 KB]

    05.02.2024 | Chief Judge C L Fox | Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori 1993 | application to amend vesting order

11. Julian v Inia - Succession to Moehuarahi Te Ruuri (2024) 309 Waiariki MB 197 (309 WAR 197) [PDF, 459 KB]

    02.02.2024 | Judge A H C Warren | Section 3A and 4, Family Protection Act 1955 | Succession | Tikanga

12. Wiringi - Succession to Ngahuiatapu Rogers [2024] Chief Judge's MB 144 (2024 CJ 144) [PDF, 238 KB]

    26.01.2024 | Chief Judge C L Fox | Section 45 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

13. Manahi v Kingi - Succession to Hinerongonui Manahi [2024] Chief Judge's MB 87 (2024 CJ 87) [PDF, 1011 KB]

    26.01.2024 | Chief Judge C L Fox | Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

14. Wharekawa - Succession to Rewi Maniapoto [2024] Chief Judge's MB 35 (2024 CJ 35) [PDF, 309 KB]

    23.01.2024 | Chief Judge CL Fox | Section 45, Te Ture whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

15. Dixon - Succession to Pairama Ngutahi [2024] Chief Judge's MB 14 (2024 CJ 14) [PDF, 355 KB]

    09.01.2024 | Chief Judge C L Fox | Section 45 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

16. Welsh v Welsh - Taiharuru 4C3D [2024] Chief Judge's MB 1 (2024 CJ 1) [PDF, 288 KB]

    09.01.2024 | Chief Judge C L Fox | Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | request to correct succession 

17. Nicholson v Pene - Tauakira No. 2M No.4 (2023) 477 Aotea MB 140 (477 AOT 140) [PDF, 442 KB]

    21.12.2023 | Judge A H C Warren | Sections 18(1)(a), 18(1)(d) and 24A Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | ownership of houses on Koriniti Marae Reservation Trust

18. McQueen v Boon - Waiwhakaata 3E6 Section 4B2 (2023) 261 Waikato Manapoto MB 177 (261 WMN 177) [PDF, 252 KB]

    20.12.2023 | Judge R P Mullins | Sections 67, 231 and 238, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act | Costs

19. Smith - Nuhaka 2A4A9Y2 (2023) 122 Tairāwhiti 192 (122 TRW MB 192) [PDF, 322 KB]

    14.12.2023 | Judge W W Isaac | Section 328 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Occupation order

20. Paterson v Glavish - Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Development Trust (2023) 267 Taitokerau MB 124 (267 TTK 124) [PDF, 191 KB]

    11.12.2023 | Judge TKTAR Williams | Sections 237 and 238 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | jurisdiction

21. Norman - Nuhaka 2D2MIA3 (2023) 122 Tairāwhiti MB 149 (122 TRW 149) [PDF, 310 KB]

    08.12.2023 | Judge W W Isaac | Section 128 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Occupation order to build a home

22. Leef - Panguru A61B1 (2023) 267 Taitokerau MB 107 (267 TTK 107) [PDF, 265 KB]

    07.12.2023 | Judge M P Armstrong | Sections 113,118 and 18(1)9a), Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Succession

23. Harris v Harris - Waima D 58 (2023) 267 Taitokerau MB 37 (267 TTK 37) [PDF, 194 KB]

    04.12.2023 | Judge M P Armstrong | Section 19(1)(b), Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Costs

24. Norman v Pohatu - Muriwhenua Inc. (2023) 267 Taitokerau 33 (267 TTK 33) [PDF, 203 KB]

    04.12.2023 | Judge M P Armstrong | Section 269(1), Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | Costs

25. Te Amo v Nicholas - Te Whaiti-Nui-A-Toi (2023) 306 Waiariki MB 7 (306 WAR 7) [PDF, 244 KB]

    01.12.2023 | Judge A H C Warren | Sections 18(1)(a),19 and 67, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 | injunction revoked