Waking the Taniwha: Maori Governance in the 21st Century

Waking the Taniwha: Māori Governance in the 21st Century is a comprehensive analysis of the manifestations, complexities and challenges arising out of the development of Māori governance structures in a post-Treaty of Waitangi settlement period. As well as bringing together the many elements that feed into the governance of Māori corporate entities, the text highlights key principles and best practices of Māori corporate governance.

The chapters were written by an expert author team of indigenous and allied academics, practitioners, and members of the judiciary, led by general editors Robert Joseph and Richard Benton. The book is separated into six substantial parts, starting with tikanga and matauranga Māori in a governance context, then considering treaty settlements, sectoral governance, theoretical and constitutional issues, legal opportunities and constraints, and the way forward.

The publication of Waking the Taniwha: Māori Governance in the 21st Century is a milestone in New Zealand legal writing. It is a single-stop research text for iwi, post-settlement governance entities, legal advisors and those looking to work with those entities in partnership.