Ngāti Pāoa Whānau Trust v Hauraki Māori Trust Board (1995) 96A Hauraki MB 155 (96A H 155) [pdf, 1.2 MB]
...of their presentation was that it should represent the interests of all Marutuahu tribes. They further suggested that this society and not the Trust Board should represent Marutuahu claimants on Waitangi Tribunal claims. The society has only been formed recently and we had no evidence as to its operation or its acceptance by the Marutuahu tribes. While we take into account the submissions that have been made we must rule out this society as a contender to be appointed as a representative...