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1. Rogers v Mangatu Inc – Mangatu Inc (1995) 33 Tairawhiti Appellate MB 157 (33 APGS 157) [PDF, 38 KB]

   21.12.95 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 214, 219, 242

2. McKinnon v Tikirahi Block Trustees (1995) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 1 (19 APWM 1) [PDF, 1.8 MB]

   15.11.95 | Judge Hingston, Judge Marumaru, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58

3. Northcroft v Northcroft – Tauhara Middle 4A1L1B1A (1995) 9 Waiariki Appellate MB 49 (9 AP 49) [PDF, 461 KB]

   27.10.95 | Judge Hingston, Judge Spencer, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58

4. Walker – Section 1A Parish of Katikati (1995) 18 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 260 (18 APWM 260) [PDF, 398 KB]

   27.09.95 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith Judge Marumaru, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 338(7)

5. Samuels v Matauri X Inc – Matauri X Inc (1995) 4 Taitokerau Appellate MB 111 (4 APWH 111) [PDF, 827 KB]

   28.08.95 | Judge Hingston, Judge Marumaru, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 19(1)(a), 56,78; Māori Land Court Rules 1994, rule 42

6. Thomas – Rangiuru No 2B No 9 (1995) 9 Waiariki Appellate MB 37 (9 AP 37) [PDF, 974 KB]

   15.08.95 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58, 79, 173, 179

7. Keepa – Ruatoki B Section 13A2B (1995) 9 Waiariki Appellate MB 23 (9 AP 23) [PDF, 1.5 MB]

   14.08.95 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 297

8. Cleave – Orokawa 3B (1995) 4 Taitokerau Appellate MB 95 (4 APWH 95) [PDF, 19 KB]

   22.05.95 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58, 135, 136

9. Baker – Tataraakina C (1995) 11 Takitimu Appellate MB 50 (11 ACTK 50) [PDF, 2.2 MB]

   18.05.1995 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Marumaru, Judge McHugh | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 3, 222; Acts Interpretation Act 1924, section 20

10. Stone - Maraenui Parts 32,33,5,147 & 9 (1995) 9 Waiariki Appellate MB 1 (9 AP 1) [PDF, 956 KB]

    16.05.95 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Spencer, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58

11. Attorney General of New Zealand – Tuaropaki E (1994) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 24 (1 AP 24) [PDF, 585 KB]

    20.12.94 | Chief Judge Durie, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 18

12. Hori v Samuels – Mahimahi E5 (1994) 4 Taitokerau Appellate MB 51 (4 APWH 51) [PDF, 1.3 MB]

    13.12.94 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Marumaru, Judge McHugh | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58,  56

13. Tawera v Reedy – Waitangi A1A2 (1994) 33 Tairawhiti Appellate MB 144 (33 APGS 144) [PDF, 336 KB]

    04.10.94 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58, 56

14. Marsh - Purapura 1B3B (1994) 18 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 237 (18 APWM 237) [PDF, 741 KB]

    19.09.94 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58, Māori Land Court Rules, rule 173; Māori Affairs Act 1953 section 174

15. Maxwell v Parata – Maruata 2B2 (1994) 4 Taitokerau Appellate MB 18 (4 APWH 18) [PDF, 1 MB]

    16.09.94 | Judge Hingston, Judge Carter, Judge McHugh | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58, 37, 239, 240; Māori Affairs Act 1953 section 30 1 (a)

16. Minhinnick v The Crown - Maioro Lands (1994) 18 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 220 (18 APWM 220) [PDF, 3.8 MB]

    12.09.94 | Judge Hingston, Judge Carter, Judge Marumaru | Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975, Section 6A; Treaty of Waitangi Amendment Act 1998, Section 4; Māori Affairs Act 1953, Section 54(1)

17. Pihema v Gates – Parish of Te Papa 453 (1994) 18 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 215 (18 APWM 215) [PDF, 571 KB]

    29.08.94 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hingston , Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58, 18(1)(a)

18. Morehu - Ngati Rangiteaorere Te Ngae Mission Farm (1994) 8 Waiariki Appellate MB 235 (8 AP 235) [PDF, 613 KB]

    16.08.94 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58

19. McLeary – Waihi Kahakaharoa 1Z2B2B (1994) 14 Aotea Appellate MB 38-56 (14 WGAP 38) [PDF, 5.6 MB]

    01.08.94 | Judge Hingston, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Māori Affairs Act 1953 section, 173, 174

20. Lake v Ngauru – Pukeiti 5D (1994) 18 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 211 (18 APWM 211) [PDF, 454 KB]

    29.07.94 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Marumaru, Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act, section 79; Māori Affairs Act 1953, section 58, 438

21. Regeling – Orokawa 3B (1994) 3 Taitokerau Appellate MB 297 (3 APWH 297) [PDF, 311 KB]

    04.07.94 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 37, 338; Māori Affairs Act 1953, section 438

22. Uruamo v Akarana & Ors – Ongarahu B (1994) 3 Taitokerau Appellate MB 263 (3 APWH 263) [PDF, 546 KB]

    04.07.94 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 56, 338(7)

23. Rata – Muriwhenua Inc (1994) 3 Taitokerau Appellate MB 230 (3 APWH 230) [PDF, 1.3 MB]

    22.06.94 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993,  section 58, Māori Affairs Amendment Act 1967, section 6

24. Haddon v Rahui Te Kuri Inc – Pakiri R (1994) 3 Taitokerau Appellate MB 178 (3 APWH 178) [PDF, 1.5 MB]

    23.03.94 | Deputy Chief Judge McHugh, Judge Smith, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 60;, Māori Affairs Act 1953, section 2(2)(f), 233

25. Haddon v Rahui Te Kuri Inc – Pakiri R (1994) 3 Taitokerau Appellate MB 122 (3 APWH 122) - (PDF, 1.3 MB) [PDF, 592 KB]

    11.02.94 | Deputy Chief Judge McHugh, Judge Smith, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 60;, Māori Affairs Act 1953, section 2(2)(f), 233