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High Court Wellington
11 October; 22 November 1973; 2 May 1974
Macarthur J
11 October; 22 November 1973; 2 May 1974
Macarthur J
Infants and children — Adoption — Jurisdiction — Joint application not proceeding jointly — Application not "pending" — Consent thereto validly withdrawn — Adoption Act 1955, s 9(1).
Infants and children — Custody — Rights of parents — No presumption in favour of natural parents although their wishes important — Welfare of child paramount — Guardianship Act 1968, s 23.