Members of Te Paewhiti Ture (Bell Gully’s network dedicated to Māori legal issues and promoting kaupapa Māori initiatives within the firm) contributed to the series.
It comprises three articles, each focused on a specific part of He Poutama.
- In our first article, addressing part one of He Poutama, we consider the Commission’s views on how tikanga might be conceptualised as part of understanding core tikanga concepts.
Tikanga Māori and state law – an exploration of He Poutama: Part One – Tikanga - Bell Gully – 12 February 2024 - Our second article, considering part two of He Poutama, addresses the interactions between tikanga and state law (legislation and the common law) against the background of developments in the law since 1840.
Tikanga Māori and state law – an exploration of He Poutama: Part Two – Interaction between Tikanga and State Law - Bell Gully – 5 March 2024 - Our third article addresses part three of He Poutama and considers the Commission’s recommendations for future engagement between tikanga and state law in the courts and the public service.
Tikanga Māori and state law – an exploration of He Poutama: Part Three – Future Engagement - Bell Gully – 19 April 2024
