However, because I became a Judge only a matter of weeks ago, I do not yet have many stories to share with you about my new job. Unfortunately, that means part of this speech will have to be about me, so I also want to talk about my time here at this whare wananga and some personal learnings through my career that I hope will be useful as you all embark on yours.
Similarly, many will hold shares in publicly listed companies. Generally, these interests will be such that they are unlikely to be affected by a particular piece of litigation and they are commonly disregarded.
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The order will be written up in the Court title records if it affects land, and sent to every person who has to act on it, for example, to the Māori trustee if they’ve been ordered to pay money they’re holding, or a Māori incorporation5 if the order affects shares in that incorporation. Rehearings Sometimes more evidence is discovered immediately after the hearing or, when you receive the minutes, you might find that what you thought you had said wasn’t correctly recorded and has...
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Local government is the branch of government that touches our everyday lives and environment, and as iwi become bigger players in regional economies, as here in Whanganui, local government must engage and share decision-making with Māori communities. I congratulate the New Plymouth City Council for their foresight and courage in making the recent decision to create a Māori ward.
The order will then be written up in the Court title records if it affects land, and will be sent to any party who has to act on it, for example the Māori trustee if the Māori trustee has been ordered to pay money he/she is holding, or a Māori incorporation if the order affects shares in that incorporation. Rehearings Sometimes further relevant information might come to light immediately after the Court hearing or, when you receive the minutes, you might find that what you t...
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It was because of you that I became involved in the initiative of Te Kura Rōia and formed close bonds with colleagues that shared similar visions, and who have come here today.
Apologies from people who could not attend, their contact details, and number of interests or shares they have (if any). A summary of the discussions and any decisions made at the hui.
Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua Care for the land, care for the people, go forward Like the marae, Tū Atu is when manuhiri and hau kainga share kai (food). This action takes manuhiri from the state of sacredness to ordinary and is an expression of the hospitality and generosity of the hau kainga.
The beneficiaries hold their individual shares in the land as beneficial owners. 16 The traditional Māori tribal hierarchy and social order made up of hapū (kin groups) and whānau (family groups), having a founding ancestor and territorial (tribal) boundaries. 5 6 Applying to the trustees Anyone who wants to promote or run an activity on a reservation must write to the trustees stating: • the full name and address of the applicant • the activity • the area of land and th...
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Judge Williams’ then attended Auckland Institute of Technology (as it was known then) for two years studying Chartered Accountancy, before transferring to Auckland University to study conjoint Law and Arts degrees and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Māori in 1994 and a Bachelor of Laws in 1995.
