Maori Land Law


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New Zealand Land Law


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"The third edition of New Zealand Land Law is a comprehensive treatment of all the major topics in this area of law. Written by a team of expert authors, the text provides both practical guidance and critical analysis of all the major topics in this area of law. It also discusses the key developments to the law that have occurred since the publication of the 2nd edition in 2009 and provides up to date commentary on the land transfer and unit titles regimes. It also explores important changes that have occurred in relation to discrete areas of land law such as caveats, mortgages, sale of land and leases. For these reasons the book continues to be an invaluable reference work for conyeyancers, legal executives, judges, students."--Publisher's description.




Maori Land Law


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"The complexities of Maori land law and land tenure have long been a problem of considerable difficulty. The author, who is a judge of the Maori Land Court, has now revised and considerably enlarged an earlier work to give, for the first time, detailed and comprehensive guidance on the subject ... The book opens with an informative chapter on the origin of the Maori Land Court and the reasons associated with the colonisation of the country which rendered the constitution of such a special Court necessary. It then deals with the past and present policy of the legislature and sets out the general powers and authorities of the Court, the nature of its jurisdiction, and the changes made in the law relating to Maori lands ... The book covers the Maori Affairs Act, 1953 ... and sets out the practice and procedure of the Court thereof ..." -- Inside front cover.







Māori Property Rights and the Foreshore and Seabed


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Exploring an issue of international significance, this collection of essays addresses the reconciliation of the pre-existing, inherent rights of indigenous peoples with those held and asserted by the state. Focusing upon the Maori tribes of New Zealand, topics include the historical origins of the Ngati Apa decision--one of the most controversial modern decisions on Maori rights--how the Foreshore and Seabed Act (FSA) compares with schemes created in other countries with indigenous inhabitants, how the FSA has led to major changes in the country's political landscape, and how it stacks up against international human rights and environmental laws. This detailed study also explores New Zealand's legislation and how it has undermined the rights of Maori tribes, tipping the reconciliation process too far in favor of the state.







Land and Property Law in Countries of Common Law


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The monograph covers main aspects of the land and property law applicable in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, British Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies, some countries of the Сommonwealth Caribbean, the Republic of Ireland, the Republic of Cyprus, the Commonwealth of Australia, New Zealand and island countries of Oceania, the United States of America, and Canada. Concepts which consider legal notions “land”, “real property”, “legal real estate” meaning are analyzed. Characteristics of titles to land and interests as to the land, of the law “landlord - tenant”, of the concurrent ownership are given. The essence of the doctrines of violating the boundaries of ownership, causing private inconveniences, taking possession of land by a person who does not have a title to it is revealed are considered. The monograph is targeted to students, graduate students and teachers of law schools, employees of legislative, executive and judicial authorities, as well as for all those interested in land, civil law and comparative legal studies.




Buying the Land, Selling the Land


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Studying Crown Maori land policy and practice in the period 1869–1929, from the establishment of the Native Land Court power until the cessation of large-scale Crown purchasing by Gordon Coates, this investigation chronicles the bleak and grim tidal wave of Crown purchasing that dominated the Maori people under very difficult circumstances. While recognizing that the government purchasing of Maori land was in its own way driven by genuine, if blinkered, idealism, this work's deep research on land purchasing policy gives renewed insight on the significant politicians of the era, such as Sir Donald McLean, John Balance, and John McKenzie who were strong advocates of expanded and state-controlled land purchasing.




Brookers Māori Legislation Handbook, 2008


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BROOKERS MAORI LEGISLATION HANDBOOK 2008 is a comprehensive collection of Maori law legislation available in one bound volume. This is an essential reference for legal practitioners, local government bodies, kiwi representatives, Maori trust organisations, students and academics. The legislation has been selected and extracted from the Brookers Statutes and Regulations database, and contains extensive history and editorial notes. With handy thumb tabs, a comprehensive subject index and an alphabetical list of legislation, this portable and convenient handbook ensures quick and easy access to the information you need.




"Te Kooti Tango Whenua"


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Williams history the first book to provide the bigger picture of the activities of the Native Land Court details the dramatically adverse impact it had on Maori landholdings.