LibGuides: Indigenous Law: New Zealand

Commentary on Indigenous issues in English and Māori

Hansard (Debates)
New Zealand Parliamentary Debates with written and oral questions, since 2003.

Papers Past
Māori periodicals including Te Ao Hou.
Index New Zealand
Journals, newspapers and magazines about New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Newztext Plus
New Zealand magazines and newspapers.
Niupepa
Māori newspapers from 1842-1933.

He Pātaka Kupu Ture / Legal Māori Archive
Documents reflecting the bilingual nature of New Zealand's legal history. Includes a collection of land deeds.

Waitangi Tribunal Reports
Structure and role of the Waitangi Tribunal, English and Māori versions of the Treaty of Waitangi, Tribunal reports, and the claims settlement process.

Case law and commentary on indigenous issues

Environmental Handbook
Māori and the Resource Management Act.
Linxplus (NZ)
The Laws of New Zealand
New Zealand's legal encyclopedia. Includes topics about Māori Affairs and Māori Land.

Legal Research and Writing Skills Hub

The Legal Research and Writing Skills Hub will guide you through the legal research and writing process, including finding and using case law, legislation, and secondary sources for New Zealand and other jurisdictions.

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Indigenous Law: New Zealand

Commentary on Indigenous issues in English and Māori

Case law and commentary on indigenous issues

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