Re-creating legal space for the first law of Aotearoa-New Zealand

Joseph, Robert

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Joseph, R. (2009). Re-creating Legal Space for the First Law of Aotearoa-New Zealand. Waikato Law Review: Taumauri, 17, 74-97.

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Abstract

Some of the historic and contemporary statutory and case law examples of a hybrid Maori-British common law legal system in Aotearoa-New Zealand are discussed. The importance and role performed by the First Law, the tikanga Maori customary law is highlighted.

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2009

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The Waikato University School of Law

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