MacDonald v MacDonald - Wairau Block XII Section 6C 2C (2021) 69 Te Waipounamu MB 251 (69 TWP 251) [pdf, 256 KB]
...which was dismissed by the Māori Land Court on 15 October 2014.2 The Court held the partition was not necessary to facilitate the effective operation, development and utilisation of the land and there were alternatives available. [9] Phillip appealed the decision on the basis that partition was sought after four years of failed negotiations with Brigham, and due to Brigham’s occupation of the block he has been effectively alienated. [10] The Māori Appellate Court dismissed t...