Integrating Tikanga into New Zealand Law

This chapter explores the incorporation of Māori principles, or tikanga, into New Zealand's legal framework through notable legal cases, including those involving climate change and burial practices. It highlights how these principles, which emphasize the rights of land and ancestral dignity, contrast with Western legal approaches and foster healing through alternative dispute resolution. The discussion underscores the significance of legal education adapting to include tikanga, reflecting the evolving relevance of indigenous perspectives in contemporary law.