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1. Gemmell v Gemmell - Mohaka A4 Trust [2015] Māori Appellate Court MB 114 (2015 APPEAL 114) [PDF, 456 KB]

   08.05.15 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox, Judge Milroy, Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section  58, 79 | Costs

2. Adlam v Savage - Lot 39 A Sec. 2A Parish of Matatā and Lot 39 A Sec. 2B No.2B No.2A Parish of Matatā [2015] Māori Appellate Court MB 59 (2015 APPEAL 59) [PDF, 342 KB]

   26.03.15 | Judge Doogan | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58 | Trusts, Account for profit, Interest

3. The Trustees of the Tauwhao Te Ngare Trust v Shaw - Tauwhao Te Ngare Block and a preliminary decision of the Chief Judge at 2013 CJ 567 [2014] Māori Appellate Court MB 394 (2014 APPEAL 394) [PDF, 377 KB]

   23.12.14 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox, Judge Harvey, Judge Doogan | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 49 | Roadway, Māori reservation

4. Sanders v King - Part Parish of Whangape Lot 15B and Parish of Whangape Lot 15C [2014] Māori Appellate Court MB 243 (2014 APPEAL 243) [PDF, 73 KB]

   01.10.14 | Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Savage, Judge Armstrong | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Section 58 | Security for costs waiver

5. Mikaere - Toto v Te Reti B and C Residue Trust - Te Reti B and Te Reti C [2014] Māori Appellate Court MB 249 (2014 APPEAL 249) [PDF, 295 KB]

   01.10.14 | Judge Harvey, Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Savage, Judge Armstrong | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 237 | Trusts, Equity, Jurisdiction of Court, Equitable relief

6. Te Runanga o Ngati Hine v Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi Special Aid [2014] Māori Appellate Court MB 133 (2014 APPEAL 133) [PDF, 124 KB]

   15.07.14 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox, Judge Harvey, Judge Reeves | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 98 | Special Aid

7. Taueki v Horowhenua Sailing Club - Horowhenua 11 Lake Block [2014] Māori Appellate Court MB 60 (2014 APPEAL 60) [PDF, 166 KB]

   23.05.14 | Judge Savage, Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Milroy | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 19 | Permanent injunction, Trespass, Exercise of discretion

8. Clarke v Downs Lake - Taupo Forest Trust [2014] Māori Appellate Court MB 16 (2014 APPEAL 16) [PDF, 165 KB]

   12.05.14 | Judge Coxhead, Judge Clark, Judge Reeves | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 244 | Variation of terms of trust

9. Nicholls v Trustees of WT Nicholls Trust [2014] Māori Appellate Court MB 2 (2014 APPEAL 2) [PDF, 156 KB]

   04.02.14 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox, Judge Reeves, Judge Doogan | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 79 | Costs

10. Nicholls v Nicholls - W T Nicholls Trust [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 636 (2013 APPEAL 636) [PDF, 132 KB]

    23.12.13 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox, Judge Reeves, Judge Doogan | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58 | Application for leave to appeal out of time

11. Nicholls v Nicholls - WT Nicholls Trust [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 598 (2013 APPEAL 598) [PDF, 233 KB]

    22.11.13 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox, Judge Reeves, Judge Doogan | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 19 | Trespass, natural justice

12. Muraahi v Phillips Rangitoto Tuhua 55B1B and 55B1A2 Manu Ariki Marae [2013] Māori Appellate Court 528 (2013 APPEAL 528) [PDF, 266 KB]

    14.11.13 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox, Judge Carter, Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 338 | Land Transfer Act, Maori reservation, PCA, Right of first refusal

13. Muraahi v Phillips Rangitoto Tuhua 55B1B and 55B1A2 Manu Ariki Marae [2013] Māori Appellate Court 561 (2013 APPEAL 561) [PDF, 284 KB]

    14.11.13 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox, Judge Carter, Judge Ambler | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 338

14. Nicholls v Nicholls - WT Nicholls Trust [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 515 (2013 APPEAL 515) [PDF, 168 KB]

    03.10.13 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox, Judge Reeves, Judge Doogan | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58 | Application for stay

15. Pirika v Eru - Te Ngae Farm Trust [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 285 (2013 APPEAL 285) [PDF, 104 KB]

    16.08.13 | Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Harvey, Judge Reeves, Judge Doogan | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 79 | Costs

16. Tatere - Mangatainoka No 1BC No 2C Tamaki 2A2A Balance [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 243 (2013 APPEAL 243) [PDF, 262 KB]

    14.06.13 | Judge Harvey, Judge Carter, Judge Milroy | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 244 | Variation of trust order, Withdrawal of consent, MLC erred in taking into account withdrawal after hearing concluded

17. Morrison v Trustees of the Trevor and Dina Maxwell Whanau Trust - Arataua A [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 189 (2013 APPEAL 189) [PDF, 187 KB]

    30.05.13 | Judge Harvey, Judge Clark, Judge Coxhead | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58; Māori Affairs Act 1953 sections 213,440 | Ownership of land, Gifting of interests, Constructive or remedial trusts

18. Te Runganga o Ngati Hine v Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 173 (2013 APPEAL 173) [PDF, 221 KB]

    20.05.13 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox, Judge Harvey, Judge Reeves | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 79 | Costs

19. Larkins v Kaitaia - Waihou Hutoia D2A Block [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 159 (2013 APPEAL 159) [PDF, 109 KB]

    09.04.13 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox, Judge Harvey, Judge Reeves | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 241 | Partial termination of trust, Exercise of discretion

20. Pirika v Eru - Te Ngae Farm Trust [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 127 (2013 APPEAL 127) [PDF, 151 KB]

    28.03.13 |  Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Harvey, Judge Clark, Judge Doogan | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 237 | Trust order, Interpretation, Beneficiary Clause

21. Te Runanga o Ngati Hine v Te Runanga a iwi o Ngapuhi [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 89 (2013 APPEAL 89) [PDF, 148 KB]

    22.03.13 | Deputy Chief Judge Fox, Judge Harvey, Judge Reeves | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 26A-26N, Māori Fisheries Act 2004, section 20 | Jurisdiction of MLC, Mandating process, Maori Fisheries Act 2004

22. Tatere v Te Aute Trust Board - Mangatainoka No 1BC No 2C Tamaki 2A2A Balance [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 105 (2013 APPEAL 105) [PDF, 265 KB]

    08.03.13 | Judge Harvey, Judge Carter, Judge Milroy | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 240, 227A | Removal of trustee, Trustee duties, Acting by majority

23. Nikau v Rongomau - Whangape Parish Lot 23B Horahora Marae [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 60 (2013 APPEAL 60) [PDF, 103 KB]

    20.02.13 | Judge Spencer, Judge Ambkler, Judge Reeves | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 79 | Costs, Security for costs

24. Whaanga v Trustees of the - Anewa Trust Anewa Block [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 45 (2013 APPEAL 45) [PDF, 161 KB]

    12.02.13 | Judge Savage, Judge Milroy, Judge Reeves | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 288, 289 | Partition, Reasonably necessary to faciilitate the effective operation, use and development of the land

25. Muru v Te Aho - Maungatautari 4G Section IV Block [2013] Māori Appellate Court MB 5 (2013 APPEAL 5) [PDF, 101 KB]

    30.01.13 | Judge Spencer, Judge Ambler, Judge Reeves | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 79 | Costs