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Natalie Coates:  The Tikanga, Treaty and Te Reo Debate 

Natalie Coates LawFuel Lawyer of the Year

2023 Lawyer of the Year Natalie Coates discussed with LawFuel publisher John Bowie some of the key issues around recent political and legal challenges to issues involving Māori language and te Tiriti o Waitangi. She said that proposed reforms in respect of Māori language and the discussions about te Tiriti o Waitangi require a ‘diplomatic

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The Powerful Maiden Speech From Young Maori Lawyer

James Meager, LawFuel

James Meager, the new National MP and former Simpson Grierson lawyer, made an impression upon Parliament with his maiden speech, challenging the ownership claims of the leftover Māori, the poor, and workers. The speech impressed many on both sides of the House and heralded a significant career ahead for the new politician. >> Latest Law

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The Legal Thought Leader: Clive Elliot

Clive Elliott LawFuel

Patent attorney Clive Elliott has transcended his role as a leading IP lawyer to become a thought and legal leader, grappling with some of the biggest issues we face today.  No mean feat for an IP lawyer-turned-artist-turned-author.     A former Bar Association president his work as both an artist and an author and writer, particularly regarding

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