PĀNUI – TAUMORE WHĀNAU 

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Taumore Hui – New Date: Sunday, 5 April 2026

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Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

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This pānui is to let you know that, because there is a matter concerning Taumore currently before the Māori Land Court, the Taumore interim committee/trustees have agreed to hold our next formal Taumore whānau hui on Sunday, 5 April 2026.

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A hearing is scheduled for March 2026. The outcome of that case is expected to provide clearer guidance on how or if Uncle Billy’s 6-acre gift and the Taumore papakāinga should be managed moving forward. Until the Judge has made orders, it is appropriate to pause formal decision-making hui.

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We acknowledge that recent Taumore hui discussions have increasingly focused on disagreements about legal process and the role of the interim committee/trustees, rather than on practical kaupapa for the whenua and whānau.

 

To avoid further tension or confusion while the Court is considering these matters, we believe it is safer and more responsible to wait until the Court has given its decision.

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This pause in formal hui does not stop positive work at Taumore. Working bees, urupā maintenance, and other agreed caretaking of the whenua will continue as usual. Whānau are welcome and encouraged to keep supporting these activities.

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Please also note that some pages on the Taumore website have been temporarily protected while the Court process is underway. This is to ensure accuracy and prevent misunderstanding until a decision has been reached. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

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If you have questions or would like further information, please contact us through the Taumore website or speak directly with one of the interim committee/trustees. We will do our best to respond to all genuine queries and concerns.

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We look forward to coming back together as a whānau on 5 April 2026, when we expect to have greater clarity and direction, whatever the Court’s decision may be.

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Ngā mihi nui,
Taumore Interim Committee / Trustees