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38 A20220010583 117/93 Tina Maria Duxfield Reremoana Duxfield - Succession
41 A20220011303 239/93 Kiriaana Anne
Tamatea
Nga Kupuwahi Trust (Horowhenua 3E2
Subdivision No. 2B) - Add Gena Marie Moses Te
Kani as additional trustee
42 A20220010165 18(1)(a)/93 Deputy Registrar Nikorima Karaitiana - Determination of life interest
43 A20220011029 220/93 Merehira Taylor N F P M Taylor Family Whänau Trust - Vesting
further interests of Mer...
Contents
Mihi ii
Foreword iv
by the Minister for Māori Development, Hon Te Ururoa Flavell
Foreword v
by the Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court, Wilson Isaac
Foreword vi
by the Secretary for Justice, Andrew Bridgman
Acknowledgements vii
Section 1 10
Historical Foundations of the Court 1862-1890s
“Ōku waewae kāinga”
Section 2 46
The Evolution of the Court in the 20th Century
“Toitū te kupu, toitū te mana, toitū te whenua”
Section 3 84
Leadership of the Court 1980-2009...
Improving application and enquiry resolution
3. deepening community engagement
Enhancing digital services
June 2025 marked the two-year anniversary of our
redesigned website and the launch of our online
portal - Pātaka Whenua.
Current trustee training roster
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118/93
Rahora Elianna Grant Ada Fotu also known as Ada Kereopa or Ada Grant
or Ada Wilson and Ada Ann Wilson - Succession
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93 12:35PM A20170004318 67/93 Deputy Registrar Ngati Te Whiti Whenua Topu Trust -
Judicial conference
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