26 August 2026
Mana Whakahono ā Rohe Agreements: What You Need to Know?
The Government has recently announced that Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements between iwi or hapū and local councils will...
15 August 2026
Amendments to the Marine and Coastal (Takutai Moana) Act 2011
On 24 October 2025, Parliament enacted the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Act 2025 (the...
30 April 2026
Interim Injunctions in the Māori Land Court – A Guide for Trustees and Whānau
Manaaki Whenua, Manaaki Tāngata, Haere Whakamua Interim Injunctions in the Māori Land Court – A Guide for Trustees and Whānau...
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...
