Fenwick v Naera - [2016] 1 NZLR 354

Trusts and trustees — Conflict of interest — Self-dealing rule — Whether limited to purchases of trust property by trustees — Whether subject to exceptions for limited interests or trustees placed in conflict by trust deed or Act of Parliament — Whether such exceptions applied — Whether rescission automatic remedy — Consequences of breach of statutory restrictions — Matters to be taken into account in considering remedy for conflicts of interest — Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993, s 227A.

Maori and Maori land — Ahu Whenua trusts — Whether and to what extent subject to general law of trusts — Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993.

Maori and Maori land — Multiple Maori interests — Trustees and beneficiaries of multiple trusts — Whether in conflict of interests when trusts dealing with each other — Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993, s 227A.