Owen v Hauiti - Kiwinui A (2016) 57 Tairawhiti MB 70 (57 TRW 70) [pdf, 290 KB]
...this respect. [81] Thus I find that the Owen family have a greater right of occupation in this homestead and associated buildings, over and above any other branch of the Hirau Karaka whānau. I also find that this occupation right commenced with consent from Hirau Karaka and is now sourced to the joint contributions of Mr and Mrs Peter Owen with their children, including all their significant work and expenditure made on the property. That contribution was made jointly. What occup...