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Published five years after Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Maori Land Law was welcomed by the community of practitioners and students for providing an overview and commentary on the working of the Māori Land Court. Together with chapters traversing the nature and evolution of Māori customary law and land tenure, analysis of intricate trust structures and leases, and the relationship between the Act and Treaty of Waitangi, this book quickly found its niche.
The impetus for presenting the second edition of Māori Land Law is raised by:
- Legislative amendments to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act
- Ongoing discussion regarding the foreshore and seabed
- Increased analysis of customary lawClear and concise, Māori Land Law, Second Edition, will continue to be an invaluable aid to legal practitioners, students, and those with an interest in Māori land issues.