Kusabs v Staite - [2023] 2 NZLR 144

Tikanga Māori — Relationship to equitable principles — Conflict of interest — Self-dealing rule — Whether subject to exceptions for limited or de minimis interests — Whether such exception applied — Whether rescission automatic remedy — Consequences of breach — Matters to be taken into account in considering remedy for conflicts of interest — Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 s 227A.

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