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1. Kirk – Opou 19 Blk V Turanganui SD (1997) 33 Tairawhiti Appellate MB 197 (33 APGS 197) [PDF, 1.8 MB]

   08.07.97 | Judge Hingston, Judge Marumaru, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 130, 131 - 137

2. McCleery – Waihaha 3D2 Inc (1997) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 67 (1 AP 67) [PDF, 1.4 MB]

   19.05.97 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993,sections 58, 2,  37(3), 56, ,276,(7), 280(7)(c), 280(7)(e); Māori Incorporations Consititution Regulations 1994

3. Riddiford – Pukaroro No 1 (1997) 11 Takitimu Appellate MB 170 & 11 Takitimu Appellate MB 232 (11 ACTK 170, 11 ACTK 232) [PDF, 7.7 MB]

   18.04.97 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 19(1)(a), 56, 79, 348

4. Thomson v Newton – Pokuru 1A1B2 and 1A2D2 (1997) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 66 (19 APWM 66) [PDF, 507 KB]

   17.03.97 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 238, 24

5. Pihema v Ngata – Ngati Kahu Te Pura Trust and Parish of Te Papa 452 trust (1997) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 71 (19 APWM 71) [PDF, 530 KB]

   17.03.97 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 56; Māori Affairs Act 1953 section 30,  438

6. Walters – Estate of Mere Waata or Smith or Walters (1996) 5 Taitokerau Appellate MB 58 (5 APWH 58) [PDF, 788 KB]

   14.11.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58,

7. Coles v Ngatira Lands Trust – Whaiti Kuranui No 11 (1996) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 53 (1 AP 53) [PDF, 367 KB]

   08.11.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58,18

8. Downes – East Taupo Lands Trust (1996) 14 Aotea Appellate MB 168 (14 WGAP 168) [PDF, 931 KB]

   29.10.96 | Judge Carter, Judge Isaac  | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 351

9. Erueti - Kohatu o te Haua No 9 (1996) 5 Taitokerau Appellate MB 53 (5 APWH 53) [PDF, 2.1 MB]

   14.10.96 | Judge Hingston, Judge Isaac, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 45, 79; Māori Affairs Amendment Act 1967; Rating Powers Act 1988

10. Paki – Matauri X Inc (1996) 5 Taitokerau Appellate MB 16 (5 APWH 16) [PDF, 389 KB]

    18.09.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hinsgton, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 18 (1)(a)

11. Reihana v Rakiura Titi Committee and Ngai Tahu Māori Trust Board – Taukipeha Island (Titi Island) (1996) 4 Te Wai Pounamu Appellate MB 144(4) (4 APTW 144(4) [PDF, 1.3 MB]

    05.09.96 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Spencer, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 18 (1)(a); Titi (Muttonbirds) Islands Regulations 1978

12. Eileen Carroll deceased (1996) 14 Aotea Appellate MB 156 (14 WGAP 156) [PDF, 956 KB]

    20.08.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 56

13. Hapeta v Whakapoungakau 3B1B Trust - Whakapoungakau 3B1B (1996) 9 Waiariki Appellate MB 96 (9 APRO 96) [PDF, 517 KB]

    19.08.96 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 19, 56, 67, 79 (4)

14. Richards – Karaka Huarua A and B (1996) 5 Taitokerau Appellate MB 1 (5 APWH 1) [PDF, 1 MB]

    13.08.96 | Judge Hingston, Judge Savage, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58; Acts Interpretatation Act, section 22; Māori Affairs Act 1953

15. Matenga v Māori Trustee – Te Akau B12L (1996) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 58 (19 APWM 58) [PDF, 1.1 MB]

    26.06.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 83

16. Brown – Kairakau 2C5B (1996) 11 Takitimu Appellate MB 143 (11 ACTK 143) [PDF, 5.4 MB]

    04.06.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua MāoriAct 1993 sections 58, 239(2)(b), 286, 288(4), 312

17. Wooster – Te Uranga B2 Inc (1996) 14 Aotea Appellate MB 98 (14 WGAP 98) [PDF, 987 KB]

    22.05.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 355A ; Māori Affairs Act 1953, section 271

18. Pearce – Paengaroa North K and B4B (1996) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 44 (1 AP 44) [PDF, 693 KB]

    21.05.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58

19. Samuels v Matauri X Inc – Matauri X (1996) 4 Taitokerau Appellate MB 125 (4 APWH 125) [PDF, 883 KB]

    21.05.96 | Judge Hingston, Judge Isaac, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 78, 19(1)(a)

20. Ahitapu v Trustees of Rawhiti 3B2 – Rawhiti 3B2 (1996) 4 Taitokerau Appellate MB 161 (4 APWH 161) [PDF, 248 KB]

    16.05.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 43; Māori Land Court Rules 1994 Rule 71

21. Malcolm v Trustees of Te Karaka 1B2B2– Maniatutu Road Karaka 1B2B1 (1996) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 31 (1 AP 31) [PDF, 1.3 MB]

    16.04.96 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58; Māori Affairs Act 1953, section 425

22. Marsh v Robertson – Karu o te whenua B2B5B1 (1996) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 40 (19 APWM 40) [PDF, 1.2 MB]

    27.02.96 | Judge Hingston, Judge Marumaru, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 289; Māori Land Court Rules 1994, rule 66 (3)

23. Cameron – Part Maretai 3B (1996) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 34 (19 APWM 34) [PDF, 464 KB]

    21.02.96 | Deputy Cheif Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 240, 338

24. Paewai v Tamaki A Nui-A-Rua Taiwhenua (Kahungunu) – Rangitane o Tamaki Nui-A-Rua Inc Society (1996) 11 Takitimu Appellate MB 96 (11 ACTK 96) [PDF, 1.2 MB]

    09.02.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 30(1)(b)

25. Rotoma No 1 Inc – Rotoma No 1 Inc (1996) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 25-30, 42-43 (1 AP 25-30, 42-43) [PDF, 547 KB]

    25.01.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 253, 270, 280(6)(e)