Our work often involves working with government.

On behalf of our clients we are regularly called upon to engage with Government, including negotiating with officials and Ministers. We have a strong record of engagement in this area, particularly in those portfolios involving Maori issues (such as Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and Maori Affairs in particular).

We have also been asked to provide advice to government departments on various Maori issues.

 

Maori bid for Rural Broadband Initiative

Kahui Legal advised the Māori entities that formed part of a consortium to bid for the government’s Rural Broadband Initiative, through the establishment of a limited liability partnership.

 

Fisheries Iwi Collective Partnership

Kahui Legal advised a number of iwi who have entered into a fisheries iwi collective partnership, through the establishment of a number of limited liability partnerships.

These partnerships were established in late 2010.

Experience

  • Advised the Ministry for the Environment and the Freshwater Iwi Advisory Group on the policy work relating to Government’s freshwater management regime.
  • Advised the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, as part of an independent review panel, on the review of the initial deed of settlement in relation to the Waikato River.
  • Advised Te Puni Kokiri and the Minister of Maori Affairs on the Waka Umanga.

 

Our People working in Government