The applicant filed the application to seek solutions to prevent the sale by Council and to secure the
future of the land for Mary’s whānau. At a hearing in Waitara on 12 June 2025, the descendants
present agreed to consider setting the land aside as a Māori Reservation as the first step to gain
administration of the whenua by Mary’s whānau.
Glossary and Kuputaka
During your journey with the Māori Land Court, you will hear and see many legal terms. To help you understand, a glossary is available which explains the meaning of common words used in the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court.
Fisheries Act 1996
The Fisheries Act 1996 enables a Judge of the Māori Land Court to hear applications and make recommendations for the establishment of a Taiapure - local fishery.
SECTION APPLICANT SUBJECT
SP25 12:30 PM AP-20240000007226 239/93 Marilyn Miller Hoe O Tainui North 2B2 & Hoe O
Tainui 2B1A2B2 Trust – Replace
Cora Nahu and Billy Pompey and
appoint Patricia Hauraki,
Cassandra Randall-Waetford and
Tracy Nahu as responsible trustees
WA TINA – 1:00 PM
SP26 2:00 PM AP-20250000008781 67/93 Trustees of
Te Kawaunui
Trust
Te Kawaunui Trust - Judicial
conference (seek directions)
NB: The court may convene a
hearing to make orders at the...
This is a helpful tool whereby
disputes can be solved at an early stage, as opposed to having to wait for a hearing. With the
involvement of a skilled mediator, the parties may avoid significant costs (financial and
relationship) by trying to resolve disputes early.
This is a helpful tool whereby disputes can be solved at an early stage, as opposed to having to wait for a hearing. With the involvement of a skilled mediator, the parties may avoid significant costs (financial and relationship) by trying to resolve disputes early.