3 December 2025
Licence to Occupy: Empowering whānau to live on their Whenua
A licence to occupy (LTO) is a quick and efficient option for Māori landowners who wish to live on their whenua....
30 October 2025
Recent Supreme Court Part 2 Judgment of Re Edwards (Te Whakatōhea) MACA Proceedings
On 15 August 2025, the Supreme Court delivered its second decision in the Re Edwards (Te Whakatōhea) appeal proceedings. The first decision,...
8 August 2025
Transparency in Trusts: Making Information Work for Māori Land Beneficiaries
The Māori Appellate Court has issued a decision confirming that the trustee duty to provide information to beneficiaries applies to...
19 June 2025
Introduction of the Regulatory Standards Bill
What is the Regulatory Standards Bill ? This purpose of the Bill is stated as “to improve the quality of...
29 April 2025
Navigating the changing landscape: key proposals for Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 and Resource Management Act 1991 legislation
The Government has recently announced proposals to amend Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (TTWMA) and the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). ...
27 February 2025
Navigating the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024
After a contentious journey through the Parliament, the Fast Track Approvals Act 2024 is here and as of 7 February...
