At the Waitangi Tribunal, we receive a wide range of inquiries from around the world asking about the Tribunal and its work and the Treaty of Waitangi. Here, we answer a few of the questions often asked by school pupils.

Society » Maori » Education

A team of barristers specialising in Treaty of Waitangi claims and Maori land law, resource management and environmental law, immigration, criminal law and constitutional law.

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The New Zealand court that hears matters relating to Maori land. About 1.3 million hectares in New Zealand is designated as Maori freehold land, just under five percent of the total 26.4 million hectares in the country.

Society » Maori » Issues

Offering a range of professional, client-focused and quality-assured mapping and historical research services to clients.

Business » Services » Research

This site focuses on the ongoing struggle for Tino Rangatiratanga and the people who continue to resist the pressures of colonisation and cultural and economic genocide.

Society » Maori » Culture

Based in Auckland, the centre delivers Treaty workshops, consults on policy development, supports Treaty audits and maintains a reference collection of Treaty-related material.

Society » Issues

The Ki te Waipounamu Trust is involved in the Waitangi Treaty settlement programme for South Island iwi. Visit the site for information on the settlement process and the latest developments.

Society » Maori » Issues

Guide to resources on the history of Christchurch, Banks Peninsula and Lyttelton.

Society » History

Te Atiawa was set up as a Charitable Trust, established in 1993 to manage the affairs of Iwi. Membership is through whakapapa, as according to the the Trust Deed.

Society » Maori » Iwi

A company which facilitates the settlement of claims involving Crown Forest License lands.

Government » Judiciary

An organisation whose aim is to uphold, promote, protect and sustain the practice of Maori traditional health and healing practices.

Society » Maori » Culture

The Ministry of Justice provides strategic and policy advice across the justice sector.

Government » Ministries

Searchable directory of New Zealand court systems.

Business » Services » Legal » Directories

Web site of the Green party located in Wellington, containing party policy, speeches and press releases.

Society » Politics » Parties » Green Party

Moriori are the indigenous people of Rekohu and Rangiaotea, the two inhabited Chatham Islands, 800 kilometres east of mainland New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean.

Society » Organisations » Cultural

Formed in 1993, the Australia and New Zealand Law and History Society is an interdisciplinary group of scholars who share an interest in the connnections between law and history. Read articles online from their e-journal.

Business » Services » Legal » Resources

Web design and development, and training in all aspects of online media.

Business » Computers » Internet » Web Design

One of the leading law firms in West Auckland.

Business » Services » Legal » Law Firms

An online institute of law affecting indigenous peoples. It aims to provide links to the best and latest articles available on the Internet.

Government » Legal

An independent, non-profit body associated with the University of Auckland Faculty of Law.

Education » Universities » University Of Auckland

One of New Zealand's best known political historians, Dr Michael Bassett is the author of nine books on New Zealand political history and is currently working on several more. He also writes a political column for Wellington's Dominion Post and Christchurch's Press.

Society » Politics » Opinion

Presenting a relevant and independent news, events and information site to Māori, and those working with and interested in indigenous communities. The aim is to strengthen online Maori networks and businesses.

Society » Maori » Directories

A law firm located in Gisborne, on the East Coast of the North Island, providing friendly and cost effective legal services wherever required.

Business » Services » Legal » Law Firms

The New Zealand political scene which includes why there is no Constitution, the form of Government, the Justice System, and membership in organisations.

Government » Online Information

Commercial reality specialists.

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