Māori Law specialists | Tauranga Whakatane Rotorua

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.

We act for Māori entities and clients that allow us to be bold and innovative in response to the legal issues relating to development and utilisation of Māori Land. In this respect our Māori legal lawyers have significant experience in understanding the unique expectations and requirements not only of owners, trusts and incorporations, but also Banks (when Māori Freehold Land is used as security), Kiwisaver Providers, and local and central government authorities (for example, district or city councils, regional councils; Heritage New Zealand where there are heritage sites).

Through our Environment & Planning team we are also able to advise on Māori related environmental law issues.

Our Experience Includes:

Dealing with Māori land, incorporations and trusts and Māori Land Court appearances
Assisting with development of Māori Freehold Land including leasing, licences to occupy and establishing Papakainga
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)