We are recognised experts in Māori Land Court matters.

We provide advice on a broad range of matters relating to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 including the establishment and governance of Maori land trusts, incorporation and reservations; utilisation and development of Māori land, succession and matters arising under the Māori Fisheries Act 2004 and Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004.

Our clients range from individuals to whānau, large trusts and incorporations and others wishing to better understand the unique and special circumstances of Māori land. We are leaders in our field, with significant experience in the Māori Land and Māori Appellate Courts dealing with challenging issues at the margins of the application of the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.

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Experience

  • Involvement in the Government Review Panel tasked with reviewing, and reporting on, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
  • Advising clients in relation to the reforms to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
  • Acting for Te Ohu Kai Moana in relation to matters under the Māori Land Court’s jurisdiction arising under the Māori Fisheries Act 2004 and Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004
  • Advised a large New Zealand bank on the regulatory framework associated with mortgaging Māori freehold land to facilitate the incorporation of lending secured by mortgages into its automated lending process
  • Advised a number of Māori land trusts and incorporations on reviews of their governing documents and overall structure to better reflect their unique situations and to promote effective governance
  • Advised on the refinancing of a geothermal electricity power station on Māori land
  • Advised a Māori land trust on the inclusion of a whakapapa criterion in the contracting of forestry crews to harvest their land

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