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1. Hapeta v Whakapoungakau 3B1B Trust - Whakapoungakau 3B1B (1996) 9 Waiariki Appellate MB 96 (9 APRO 96) [PDF, 517 KB]

   19.08.96 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 19, 56, 67, 79 (4)

2. Richards – Karaka Huarua A and B (1996) 5 Taitokerau Appellate MB 1 (5 APWH 1) [PDF, 1 MB]

   13.08.96 | Judge Hingston, Judge Savage, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58; Acts Interpretatation Act, section 22; Māori Affairs Act 1953

3. Matenga v Māori Trustee – Te Akau B12L (1996) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 58 (19 APWM 58) [PDF, 1.1 MB]

   26.06.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Spencer | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 83

4. Brown – Kairakau 2C5B (1996) 11 Takitimu Appellate MB 143 (11 ACTK 143) [PDF, 5.4 MB]

   04.06.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua MāoriAct 1993 sections 58, 239(2)(b), 286, 288(4), 312

5. Wooster – Te Uranga B2 Inc (1996) 14 Aotea Appellate MB 98 (14 WGAP 98) [PDF, 987 KB]

   22.05.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 355A ; Māori Affairs Act 1953, section 271

6. Pearce – Paengaroa North K and B4B (1996) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 44 (1 AP 44) [PDF, 693 KB]

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

7. Samuels v Matauri X Inc – Matauri X (1996) 4 Taitokerau Appellate MB 125 (4 APWH 125) [PDF, 883 KB]

   21.05.96 | Judge Hingston, Judge Isaac, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 78, 19(1)(a)

8. Ahitapu v Trustees of Rawhiti 3B2 – Rawhiti 3B2 (1996) 4 Taitokerau Appellate MB 161 (4 APWH 161) [PDF, 248 KB]

   16.05.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 43; Māori Land Court Rules 1994 Rule 71

9. Malcolm v Trustees of Te Karaka 1B2B2– Maniatutu Road Karaka 1B2B1 (1996) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 31 (1 AP 31) [PDF, 1.3 MB]

   16.04.96 | Judge Marumaru, Judge Carter, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 section 58; Māori Affairs Act 1953, section 425

10. Marsh v Robertson – Karu o te whenua B2B5B1 (1996) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 40 (19 APWM 40) [PDF, 1.2 MB]

    27.02.96 | Judge Hingston, Judge Marumaru, Judge Isaac | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 289; Māori Land Court Rules 1994, rule 66 (3)

11. Cameron – Part Maretai 3B (1996) 19 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 34 (19 APWM 34) [PDF, 464 KB]

    21.02.96 | Deputy Cheif Judge Smith, Judge Hingston, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 240, 338

12. Paewai v Tamaki A Nui-A-Rua Taiwhenua (Kahungunu) – Rangitane o Tamaki Nui-A-Rua Inc Society (1996) 11 Takitimu Appellate MB 96 (11 ACTK 96) [PDF, 1.2 MB]

    09.02.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Carter, Judge Savage | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 30(1)(b)

13. Rotoma No 1 Inc – Rotoma No 1 Inc (1996) 1 Waiariki Appellate MB 25-30, 42-43 (1 AP 25-30, 42-43) [PDF, 547 KB]

    25.01.96 | Deputy Chief Judge Smith, Judge Spencer, Judge Carter | Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 sections 58, 253, 270, 280(6)(e)

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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)

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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