Ep. 15: The law of the land: dodgy deals and doctrines in Aotearoa New Zealand’s past

Long before European settlers arrived in New Zealand, Māori called Aotearoa home. As in many parts of the world, colonisation was swift and dramatic, with a new social framework, land ownership structure and laws replacing the Māori way of life, making life very difficult for Māori. In this interview, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s top legal scholars - who herself is also Māori - shares her perspectives and talks about the future. A positive and enlightening interview.