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1. Hakiwai & Ors v Collier – Omahu 2M3 (2002) 13 Takitimu Appellate MB 205 (13 ACTK 205) [PDF, 4.4 MB]

   24.05.01 | Chief Judge Williams, Judge Carter, Judge Wickliffe | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 17, 18 (1)(a), 74, 133, 287, 289, 291; Māori Land Court Rules 1994, rule 61; Māori Purposes Act 1973, section 433; Māori Affairs Amendment Act 1974

2. Hohua – Estate of Tangi Biddle or Hohua (2001) 10 Waiariki Appellate MB 43 (10 APRO 43) [PDF, 313 KB]

   21.05.01 | Chief Judge Williams, Judge Carter, Judge Wickliffe | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 17, 56, 113, 115, 118; Māori Land Court Rules 173 (4)

3. McKay - Okurupatu B4B2A (2001) 13 Takitimu Appellate MB 154 (13 ACTK 154) [PDF, 2.5 MB]

   15.05.01 | Chief Judge Williams, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 18(1)(a); Māori Affairs Act 1953 section 2,  211(1), 215, 224; Native Land Act 1909 section 2; Land Aquisition Act 1952

4. Mokomoko – Hiwarau C (2001) 10 Waiariki Appellate MB 32 (10 APRO 32) [PDF, 397 KB]

   14.05.01 | Chief Judge Williams, Judge Carter, Judge Wickliffe | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 17, 18, 56, 70, 98

5. Ahitapu v Trustees of Rawhiti 3B2 – Rawhiti 3B2 (2000) 5 Taitokerau Appellate MB 209 (5 APWH 209) [PDF, 1.4 MB]

   15.12.00 | Chief Judge Williams, Judge Carter, Judge Marumaru | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 19(1)(b), 161, 219, 215, 226, 240; Reserves Act 1977 section 77A

6. Poihipi - Estate of Hinewhati Takiari (2000) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 133 (1 AP 133) [PDF, 632 KB]

   04.09.00 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Section 58 | Costs

7. Tawhai v Tawhai – Rakautatahi B2 (2000) 12 Takitimu Appellate MB 154 (12 ACTK 154) [PDF, 1.5 MB]

   29.06.00 | Judge Spencer, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 18, 19(1)(d), 56, 242; Contractual Remedies Act 1979 section 7

8. Haddon v Brown - Pakiri E I and J Blocks (2000) 4 Taitokerau Appellate MB 271 (4 APWH 271) [PDF, 745 KB]

   10.04.00 | Deputy Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Smith, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993,sections 58, 56(1)(b), 298, 286, 288 (4), 187

9. Sione - Te Hapua 24 (2000) 4 Taitokerau Appellate MB 275 (4 APWH 275) [PDF, 542 KB]

   28.03.00 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 2(2), 4,  17, 56(1)(e),288, 328,329,

10. Whaanga – Mahia Township S90 and 91 (2000) 34 Tairawhiti AMB 12 (34 APGS 12) [PDF, 1.9 MB]

    24.02.00 | Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 56, 113, 118, 122, 123,127, 133, 142, 149, 165, 170; Māori Affairs Amendment Act 1957

11. Mann – Pakohu 2B2AJ (2000) 4 Taitokerau Appellate MB 234 (4 APWH 234) [PDF, 5 MB]

    11.01.00 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 44, 45, 56(1)

12. Rakena – Kaingapipiwai 2 North B8 (2000) 5 Taitokerau Appellate MB 221 (5 APWH 221) [PDF, 305 KB]

    09.01.00 | Chief Judge Williams, Judge Marumaru, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 56, 58, 164

13. Tuki - Estate of Rawinia Tuki (1999) 9 Waiariki Appellate MB 247 (9 AP 247) [PDF, 738 KB]

    10.11.99 | Deputy Chief Judge Isaac, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 79

14. Lomax – Aorangi Awarua 1D1B2 Trust (1999) 14 Aotea Appellate MB 35 (14 APWG 35) [PDF, 376 KB]

    02.11.99 | Judge Spencer, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 79 (1)

15. Ngati Rarua Iwi Trust v Minister of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations & Ors – s38 Wairau West (1999) 4 Te Waipounamu Appellate MB 292 (4 APTW 292) [PDF, 1.5 MB]

    19.10.99 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Spencer, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 2, 56, 58, 134

16. Pepere - Te Oti Poi (deceased) (1999) 34 Tairawhiti Appellate MB 1 (34 APGS 1) [PDF, 3 MB]

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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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)

25. 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)