We offer advice in dealing with all aspects of the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 including dealing with Māori land, incorporations and trusts and appearances in the Māori Land Court.
Through our Environment & Planning team we are also able to advise on Māori related environmental law issues.
We act for Māori entities and clients that allow us to be bold and innovative in response to the legal issues relating to Papakainga development. In this respect our Māori legal lawyers are unmatched in understanding the unique expectations and requirements not only of owners, trusts and incorporations, but also local and central government authorities (for example, district or city councils, regional councils; Heritage New Zealand where there are heritage sites; and Housing New Zealand and Kiwibank where lending is involved).
Our Experience Includes:
- Dealing with Māori land, incorporations and trusts and Māori Land Court appearances
- Post-Treaty settlement structuring and advice on commercial and property transactions
- Best good governance practice, including Trustee & Incorporation roles and responsibilities
- Māori related resource management issues
- Intellectual Property (with Māori Interests)
Our Mãori Team
Tim Conder
Tauranga
Natasha van der Wal
Rotorua
Tauranga
Rachel Scott
Tauranga
Sarah Lawson
Rotorua
Tauranga
Isobella Cook
Rotorua