Te Wai Ariki contributes actively in the development of law policy on the rights of Indigenous peoples.
Learn moreWe are especially interested in structural change to better realise Māori rights to self-determination.
Learn moreTe Wai Ariki is committed to providing thought leadership to help ensure that tamariki Māori (Māori children) enjoy their particular rights and status.
Learn moreOur people frequently contribute to seminars, panels, conferences and deliver keynotes in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
Learn moreWe collaborate on projects with our friends and colleagues in Aoteaora New Zealand and internationally.
Our projectsWe offer a range of opportunities for students to learn about, research on and advocate for Māori rights and Indigenous peoples’ rights more broadly.
Study with usWe publish our work in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.
Read moreDiscover a collection of insightful student essays, offering diverse perspectives and in-depth analysis on key Māori legal issues.
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