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1. Matakatea – Town of Hokio Lands Blocks (1998) 13 Aotea Appellate MB 358 (13 APWG 358) [PDF, 8.7 MB]

   12.11.98 | Judge Spencer, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 215

2. Ross - Rangatira E (1998) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 111 (1 AP 111) [PDF, 358 KB]

   22.10.98 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Marumaru, Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 56, 135, 137

3. Attorney General - Marlborough Sounds (1998) 5 Te Waipounamu Appellate MB 3 (5 APTW 3) [PDF, 265 KB]

   19.10.98 | Chief Judge Durie, Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Sections 18, 131 and 132 | Foreshore Seabed

4. Heremaia-Paul - Town of Hokio Land Blocks (1998) 13 Whanganui Appellate MB 355 (13 WGAP 355) [PDF, 43 KB]

   15.10.98 | Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Section 56

5. Edwards v Whakatohea Māori Trust Board (1998) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 102 (1 AP 102) [PDF, 423 KB]

   12.10.98 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 27, 30, 58, 30, 37, 44, 56 67, 79, 452

6. Huria - Town of Hokio Land Blocks (1998) 13 Whanganui Appellate MB 354 (13 WGAP 354) [PDF, 70 KB]

   08.09.98 | Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Section 56

7. Kaihau v Lee – Lot 310B Parish of Waipipi (1998) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 162 (19 APWM 162) [PDF, 1 MB]

   26.08.98 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Marumaru, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 2, 4,19, 55, 56, 73, 289, 304; Māori Land Court Rules 1994, rule 172

8. Wilson v Brown – Arapaonui 3C (1998) 12 Takitimu Appellate MB 127 (12 ACTK 127) [PDF, 736 KB]

   24.07.98 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 17, 20, 56, 67,154,158, 164, 178, 346; Land Transfer Act 1952 section 2

9. Hau v Foy – Te Kaha 20B (1998) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 94 (1 AP 94) [PDF, 959 KB]

   14.07.98 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections 58, 56, 59,  289

10. Tawhai – Rakautatahi B2 (1998) 12 Takitimu Appellate MB 112 (12 ACTK 112) [PDF, 1.7 MB]

    10.07.98 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, sections  58, 18, 56; Contractual remedies Act 1979 section 2; Māori Affairs Amendment Act 1967 section 38, 61; Maori Affairs Amendment Act 1953 section 30

11. Heperi v Heperi – Mangaroa Y (1997) 12 Takitimu Appellate MB 69 (12 ACTK 69) [PDF, 3.8 MB]

    19.12.97 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Isaac  | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58, 286, 288

12. Brown v Owners of Part Kairakau 2C5B (1997) 12 Takitimu Appellate MB 1 (12 ACTK 1) [PDF, 4.4 MB]

    16.12.97 | Chief Judge Durie, Judge Spencer, Judge Hingston, Judge Marumaru, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58, 286, 288

13. Short – Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust (1997) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 86 (1 AP 86) [PDF, 805 KB]

    07.08.97 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 56, 227, 237, 244, 277(3)

14. Winitana – Wellington Tenths Trust (1997) 14 Aotea Appellate MB 188 (14 WGAP 188) [PDF, 538 KB]

    24.07.97 | Judge Hingston, Judge Spencer, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58; Māori Land Court Rules, rule 70

15. Hojsgaard – Part OLC 127 (1997) 5 Taitokerau Appellate MB 159 (5 APWH 159) [PDF, 3 MB]

    18.07.97 | Judge Hingston, Judge Isaac, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, section 58, 56;  Land Transfer Act 1952

16. Baker - Tiroa E and Te Hape B (1997) 112 Otorohanga MB 1 (112 OT 1) [PDF, 6.7 MB]

    11.07.97 | Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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,

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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