Byrne - Mereruia Hakaraia Whanau Trust (2006) 164 Aotea MB 5 (164 AOT 5) [pdf, 376 KB]
...has incurred significant expenses is equally plain. By her own admission the applicant has also been on what might be termed a voyage of self discovery in learning whakapapa, tikanga and other elements relevant to her identification as a Maori, 110 Aotea MB 228-232. But the question for the Court is simply does section 98 empower the Court to make the payment sought by the applicant from the Special Aid Fund? Purpose of the Fund [9] The Fund is used primarily for two purposes. Fir...