About this paper
| Paper title | Māori Land Law |
|---|---|
| Subject | Law |
| EFTS | 0.1000 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $820.40 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 96 LAWS points
- Pre or Corequisite
- Any 200-level LAWS paper not already passed
- Restriction
- LAWS 455
- Limited to
- LLB, LLB(Hons)
About this paper
| Paper title | Māori Land Law |
|---|---|
| Subject | Law |
| EFTS | 0.1125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 96 LAWS points
- Pre or Corequisite
- Any 200-level LAWS paper not already passed
- Restriction
- LAWS 455
- Limited to
- LLB, LLB(Hons)
- Contact
- More information link
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
All course readings for this paper are provided by the Faculty on Aoroa.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of customary Māori concepts of land tenure;
- Identify the history of Māori land legislation and understand its impact on customary Māori land tenure;
- Promote an understanding of the history, functions, duties and practical workings of the Māori Land Court;
- Develop a critical understanding of the legal principles underlying Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993;
- Develop an understanding of the practical workings with Māori customary and Māori freehold land;
- Promote an understanding of how legislation other than Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 impacts on the retention and utilisation of Māori land;
- Promote the ability to develop, articulate and justify ideas and arguments;
- Promote awareness and sensitivity to the views of others;
- Provide an opportunity to improve research and writing skills.