Matthews v Matthews - Estate of Graham Ngahina Matthews [2015] Māori Appellate Court MB 512 (2015 APPEAL 512) [pdf, 272 KB]
...on the collective and the retention principle extends to whānau as a whole and descendants as a whole. Picking a winner amongst five children runs contrary to the principle of retention in the collective. Fragmentation concerns can be addressed through management structures such a trust. (e) The respondents disagree that removing sole ownership of the land interests would prejudicially affect use, management and development of the land. The decision of the Court below to grant a...