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1. Wilson v Hoet – Alexander John Wilson (deceased) (2006) 6 Te Waipounamu Appellate MB 103 (6 APTW 103) [PDF, 339 KB]

   19.07.06 | Chief Judge Williams, Deputy Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58; Māori Affairs Act 1953 section 213 (4); Administration Act 1968 section 77

2. Pukeroa Oruawhata Trustees v Mitchell - Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust (2006) 11 Waiariki Appellate MB 66 (11 AP 66) [PDF, 1.4 MB]

   27.04.06 | Chief Judge Williams, Judge Savage, Judge Milroy | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 222,  231, 237, 244, 231

3. Reid v Trustees of Kaiwaitau 1 – Kaiwaitau 1 (2006) 34 Gisborne Appellate MB 168 (34 APGS 168) [PDF, 1.2 MB]

   27.04.06 | Chief Judge Williams, Judge Savage, Judge Milroy | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, section 58, 286, 287, 288

4. Hanford – Māori Trustee - Ohiro 19 & 21 Block 10 (Polhill Gully) (2006) 15 Aotea Appellate MB 218, 2006 Chief Judges MB 24 (15 WGAP 218, 2006 CJ 24) [PDF, 1.2 MB]

   07.03.06 | Chief Judge Williams, Judge Spencer, Judge Milroy, Deputy Chief Judge Isaac, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 17, 310, 312

5. Phillips v Ashby - Oromahoe 17B2 (2006) 6 Taitokerau Appellate MB 271 (6 APWH 271) [PDF, 880 KB]

   16.02.06 | Chief Judge Williams, Deputy Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 18,164

6. Eriwata v Trustees of Waitara SD s6 and 91 Land Trust - Waitara SD s6 and 91 Land Trust (2005) 15 Aotea Appellate MB 192 (15 WGAP 192) [PDF, 1.2 MB]

   22.12.05 | Chief Judge Williams, Judge Wainwright, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58

7. Karena - Karaka Huarua A and B (2005) 6 Taitokerau Appellate MB 260 (6 APWH 260) [PDF, 2.5 MB]

   06.12.05 |  Deputy Chief Judge Williams, Judge Wickliffe, Judge Milroy | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58; Māori Affairs Act 1953 sections 173, 418

8. Collins v Te Whaiti - Kehemane Reserve 2A1 (2005) 14 Takitimu Appellate MB 42 (14 ACTK 42) [PDF, 1.2 MB]

   28.10.05 | Deputy Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Savage, Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 2, 17, 147A, 156, 237, 151, 152 Māori land Court Rules, rule 10, rule 112

9. Whitfield & Sons Ltd – Omahu 4C6 (2005) 14 Takitimu Appellate MB 36 (14 ACTK 36) [PDF, 414 KB]

   12.09.05 | Judge Spencer, Judge Savage, Judge Wainwright | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 136

10. Chambers – Hinau a Pura Whanau Trust (2005) 15 Aotea Appellate MB 183 (15 WGAP 183) [PDF, 1 MB]

    29.06.05 | Judge Spencer, Judge Carter, Judge Wickliffe | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act section 58, 17,18, 37, 56, 239, 328; Māori Affairs Restucturing Act 1989 Part II,

11. Te Tuhi v Welsh - Oturei M10C (2005) 6 Taitokerau Appellate MB 240 (6 APWH 240) [PDF, 712 KB]

    24.05.05 | Judge Savage, Judge Wickliffe, Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act section 58, 17,18, 37, 56, 239, 328; Māori Affairs Restucturing Act 1989 Part II,

12. Tito v Committee of Management Opawa Rangitoto 2C Inc (2005) 15 Aotea Appellate MB 180 (15 WGAP 180) [PDF, 728 KB]

    16.05.05 | Chief Judge Williams, Judge Milroy, Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 269(4), 43

13. Joe v Trustees of Tatarakina C Trust – Tataarakina C Trust (2005) 14 Takitimu Appellate MB 26 (14 ACTK 26) [PDF, 822 KB]

    21.04.05 | Judge Savage, Judge Wickliffe, Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 238, 239, 240

14. Davies – Orokawa 3B Lot 14 (2005) 6 Taitokerau Appellate MB 240 (6 APWH 240) [PDF, 492 KB]

    11.04.05 | Chief Judge Williams, Judge Harvey, Judge Milroy | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, preamble, 2, 17, 136

15. Morehu – Wharekahika A13 (2005) 69 Ruatoria MB 201 (69 RUA 201) [PDF, 2.1 MB]

    14.02.05 | Judge Savage, Judge Wickliffe, Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 45, 338

16. Campbell - Proprietors of Waitutu Inc (2005) 6 Te Waipounamu Appellate MB 63 (6 APTW 63) [PDF, 872 KB]

    25.01.05 | Deputy Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Savage, Judge Milroy | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 18 (1) (a), 58, 66, 67, 278, 280(3)(c); Māori Land Court Rules 1994, rule 2(2), 14; Interpretation Act 1999 section 18

17. Karena – Owhaoko C1, C2, C4, C5, C7 (2004) 14 Takitimu Appellate MB 4 (14 ACTK 4) [PDF, 4.6 MB]

    22.12.04 | Judge Savage, Judge Wickliffe, Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 17,19, 56(g), 222, 227, 238, 239, 240, 244; Māori Assembled Owners Regulations 1955

18. Whitfield & Sons Ltd – Omahu 4C6 (2004) 14 Takitimu Appellate MB 1 (14 ACTK 1) [PDF, 345 KB]

    10.12.04 | Judge Spencer, Judge Savage, Judge Wainwright | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 136

19. Pairama - Te Akau B16B (2004) 21 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 1 (21 APWM 1) [PDF, 2.1 MB]

    11.11.04 | Judge Spencer, Deputy Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori, section 58, Māori Affairs Restructuring Act 1989

20. Chambers – Hinau a Pura Whanau Trust (2004) 15 Aotea Appellate MB 168 (15 WGAP 168) [PDF, 367 KB]

    07.10.04 | Judge Spencer, Judge Carter, Judge Wickliffe | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 56(1)(e) 238, 241

21. Hodgson - Ropata Wharetoetoe Rare deceased (2004) 34 Gisborne Appellate MB 120 (34 APGS 120) [PDF, 2.6 MB]

    14.09.04 | Judge Carter, Judge Wainwright, Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 102, 113

22. Barcello–Gemmell – Gore Blks XVII and XIX S90B2 (2004) 6 Te Waipounamu Appellate MB 29 (6 APTW 29) [PDF, 447 KB]

    18.08.04 | Judge Spencer, Judge Wickliffe, Judge Milroy | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 70, 98, 328,

23. Niao v Niao (2004) 10 Waiariki Appellate MB 263 (10 AP 263) [PDF, 119 KB]

    31.07.04 | Deputy Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Spencer, Judge Wickliffe | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 79

24. Waiomio v Smith – Te Koutu Mourea (2004) 10 Waiariki Appellate MB 246 (10 AP 246) [PDF, 301 KB]

    01.07.04 | Deputy Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Spencer, Judge Milroy | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 56, 289, 328, 338, 388; Māori Affairs Act 1953 sections 30, 173,  213,  440

25. Regeling – Orokawa 3B Lots, Lot 4, & 8 (2004) 6 Whangarei Appellate MB 157 (6 APWH 157) [PDF, 636 KB]

    30.06.04 | Judge Savage, Judge Carter, Judge Harvey | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 135, 136,