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1. Poihipi – Hinewhati Takiari Deceased (1999) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 125 (1 AP 125) [PDF, 794 KB]

   30.08.99 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 43; Māori Affairs Amendment Act 1967, section 78a

2. Maikuku v Precious – Taharoa A7H2B3 (Roadway) (1999) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 209 (19 APWM 209) [PDF, 1.2 MB]

   11.8.99 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Marumaru, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 4, 56(1)(g), 69, 74, 77, 317(1), 318; Māori Affairs Act 1953, section 418

3. Parinihi Ki Waitotara Inc – s33 Blk IV Waimate SD and S34 Blk VII Waimate SD (1999) 14 Aotea Appellate MB 30 (14 APWG 30) [PDF, 375 KB]

   09.06.99 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 60, 72; Juricature Act 1908 section 64; Summary Proceedings Act 1957, section 107

4. White – Maketu A2A Lot 4 DPS 63036 (1999) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 116 (1 AP 116) [PDF, 856 KB]

   11.05.99 |  Judge Marumaru, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 17, 58, 55, 79,135,136; Land Transfer Act 1952

5. Pokaia v Stam – Estate of Rauarangi Pokaia (1999) 14 Aotea Appellate MB 18 (14 APWG 18) [PDF, 341 KB]

   17.03.99 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Savage |  Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 56, 79, 239, 240; Family Protection Act 1955

6. Greening v Sidney – Whangawehi 1B3H (1999) 33 Tairawhiti Appellate MB 232 (33 APGS 232) [PDF, 1.6 MB]

   10.03.99 | Judge Hingston, Judge Carter, Judge Marumaru | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 56, 79, 288, 289, 291, 298

7. Taipari v Gordon - Waiheke Station (1999) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 156 (19 APWM 156) [PDF, 501 KB]

   09.03.99 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Savage, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 56, 79,129, 216, 219; Māori Affairs Act 1953, sections 27, 30, 370B, 437, 438

8. Mangu - Motatau 1B3E2 (1999) 4 Taitokerau Appellate MB 198 (4 APWH 198) [PDF, 637 KB]

   23.02.99 | Judge Hingston, Judge Savage, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 56(1)(b)

9. Tautau v Papa (1999) 33 Tairawhiti Appellate MB 228 (33 APGS 228) [PDF, 367 KB]

   18.02.99 | Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 2, 17,  58, 100(2), 118 (6)

10. Matakatea – Town of Hokio Lands Blocks (1998) 13 Aotea Appellate MB 358 (13 APWG 358) [PDF, 8.7 MB]

    12.11.98 | Judge Spencer, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 215

11. Ross - Rangatira E (1998) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 111 (1 AP 111) [PDF, 358 KB]

    22.10.98 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Marumaru, Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 56, 135, 137

12. Attorney General - Marlborough Sounds (1998) 5 Te Waipounamu Appellate MB 3 (5 APTW 3) [PDF, 265 KB]

    19.10.98 | Chief Judge Durie, Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Sections 18, 131 and 132 | Foreshore Seabed

13. Heremaia-Paul - Town of Hokio Land Blocks (1998) 13 Whanganui Appellate MB 355 (13 WGAP 355) [PDF, 43 KB]

    15.10.98 | Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Section 56

14. Edwards v Whakatohea Māori Trust Board (1998) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 102 (1 AP 102) [PDF, 423 KB]

    12.10.98 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 27, 30, 58, 30, 37, 44, 56 67, 79, 452

15. Huria - Town of Hokio Land Blocks (1998) 13 Whanganui Appellate MB 354 (13 WGAP 354) [PDF, 70 KB]

    08.09.98 | Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Section 56

16. Kaihau v Lee – Lot 310B Parish of Waipipi (1998) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 162 (19 APWM 162) [PDF, 1 MB]

    26.08.98 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Marumaru, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 2, 4,19, 55, 56, 73, 289, 304; Māori Land Court Rules 1994, rule 172

17. Wilson v Brown – Arapaonui 3C (1998) 12 Takitimu Appellate MB 127 (12 ACTK 127) [PDF, 736 KB]

    24.07.98 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 17, 20, 56, 67,154,158, 164, 178, 346; Land Transfer Act 1952 section 2

18. Hau v Foy – Te Kaha 20B (1998) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 94 (1 AP 94) [PDF, 959 KB]

    14.07.98 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 56, 59,  289

19. Tawhai – Rakautatahi B2 (1998) 12 Takitimu Appellate MB 112 (12 ACTK 112) [PDF, 1.7 MB]

    10.07.98 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections  58, 18, 56; Contractual remedies Act 1979 section 2; Māori Affairs Amendment Act 1967 section 38, 61; Maori Affairs Amendment Act 1953 section 30

20. Heperi v Heperi – Mangaroa Y (1997) 12 Takitimu Appellate MB 69 (12 ACTK 69) [PDF, 3.8 MB]

    19.12.97 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Isaac  | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58, 286, 288

21. Brown v Owners of Part Kairakau 2C5B (1997) 12 Takitimu Appellate MB 1 (12 ACTK 1) [PDF, 4.4 MB]

    16.12.97 | Chief Judge Durie, Judge Spencer, Judge Hingston, Judge Marumaru, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58, 286, 288

22. Short – Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust (1997) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 86 (1 AP 86) [PDF, 805 KB]

    07.08.97 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 56, 227, 237, 244, 277(3)

23. Winitana – Wellington Tenths Trust (1997) 14 Aotea Appellate MB 188 (14 WGAP 188) [PDF, 538 KB]

    24.07.97 | Judge Hingston, Judge Spencer, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58; Māori Land Court Rules, rule 70

24. Hojsgaard – Part OLC 127 (1997) 5 Taitokerau Appellate MB 159 (5 APWH 159) [PDF, 3 MB]

    18.07.97 | Judge Hingston, Judge Isaac, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 56;  Land Transfer Act 1952

25. Baker - Tiroa E and Te Hape B (1997) 112 Otorohanga MB 1 (112 OT 1) [PDF, 6.7 MB]

    11.07.97 | Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993