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Māori Land Court Hearing Timetable Application for Removal of Committee – Neil Te Kani
The Māori Land Court has now timetabled a hearing in relation to an application filed seeking the removal of Mr Neil Te Kani as a Committee Member of Mangatawa Pāpāmoa Blocks Incorporation under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.
Hearing date: 4-8 May 2026
Location: Tauranga.
This application arises from a series of governance matters considered by the Committee in the course of carrying out its responsibilities for the proper governance and administration of the Incorporation, including his management and oversight as the then Chair of the incorporation’s former Chief Executive Officer.
These matters required extensive Committee involvement and the discharge of the Committee’s statutory and constitutional responsibilities under the Mangatawa Constitution and Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 to act in the best interests of shareholders and to ensure the proper governance, protection of assets, and continued functioning of the Incorporation.
In July 2025, the Committee passed a formal vote of no confidence in Mr Te Kani, unanimously supported by all other members of the Committee of Management.
In August 2025, the Committee of Management resolved 6-1 in favour of filing an application in the Māori Land Court for the removal of Mr Neil Te Kani as a Committee Member.
The Court will now consider the application and make a determination. No decision has been made at this stage, and Mr Te Kani remains a Committee Member unless and until the Court orders otherwise.
Shareholders’ Right to Appear and Be Heard
Shareholders have the right to notify the Māori Land Court of their intention to appear and be heard in relation to this application.
We encourage our whānau to exercise their rangatiratanga should they wish to participate in this process.
Notice of Intention to Appear Form:
[Click here for form]
Please submit your notice of intention by 23 March 2026.
Email for filing with the Court
lanesha.panui@justice.govt.nz carolyn.moke@justice.govt.nz
Further guidance on the application and evidence can be obtained directly from the Māori Land Court.
Support Available for Shareholders
Assistance is also available for shareholders who require help understanding the process or completing the necessary documentation.
Support is available at the offices of Mangatawa Pāpāmoa Blocks Incorporation.
Shareholders may contact: Ria Hall
(07) 5748365 Ria.Hall@mangatawa.com
Staff can assist with accessing documents, printing, scanning, and submission if required.
Our focus remains on protecting Mangatawa whenua, assets, and the long-term wellbeing of present and future generations, while acting in accordance with our statutory duties, our Constitution, and tikanga.
Out of respect for all parties and the integrity of the Court process, the Committee will not comment further on the substantive matters while proceedings are before the Court.
Further information and updates will be provided including making arrangements for shareholders wishing to attend the hearing.
Nāku noa, nā
The Committee of Management
