Kāhui Legal

11/06/2026

Mai i Maketū ki Tongariro, ko Te Arawa te waka, ko Te Arawa māngai nui, upoko tū takitaki.

E mihi kau atu ana te whānau o Kāhui Legal ki a Angela Grant (Te Arawa, Tūwharetoa, Ngā Rauru Kītahi) i te huringa atu o te kei o tōna waka ki tua.

Yesterday was Angela's last day at Kāhui Legal. It is hard to put into words just how much Angela has meant to our team over the past seven years. Angela joined us as a Law Clerk in 2019 and has spent her entire legal career with us, progressing through as a Solicitor and an Associate. We have seen her grow into an exceptional lawyer, a trusted colleague, and a much-loved member of our whānau.

Angela has made an enormous contribution to our clients, our team, and our communities. Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to the people we serve have left a lasting impact on our firm.

Angela is taking up a new role as Senior In-House Counsel for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in Auckland. This is a fantastic opportunity and one that is richly deserved. We are very proud of you, e hoa!

On behalf of everyone at Kāhui Legal, we thank you, Angela, for everything you have given to our firm over the past seven years. We wish you and your whānau every success and happiness as you begin this next chapter.

E te uri o Ohomairangi, e tū koe ki te kei o te waka kia pākia koe e ngā ngaru a Tangaroa. Eke panuku tō eke, eke Tangaroa tō eke!

You will always be part of the Kāhui Legal whānau.

01/05/2026

Over the next two weeks, Kāhui Legal’s Tara Hauraki (Partner), Abby Hauraki (Associate), and Rhianna Morar (Associate), with barrister Natalie Coates, will attend Hearing Weeks 2 and 3 of the Wai 2700, Mana Wāhine Inquiry.

Kāhui Legal acts for two of the original Wai 381 claimants, Rīpeka Evans and Dr Papaarangi Reid. Filed on 26 July 1993, the Wai 381 claim concerns the exclusion of Dame Mira Szászy from the inaugural Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission. The claimants say that this decision reflected the wider systemic marginalisation of the value, status and role of Māori wāhine in Aotearoa which is inconsistent with the Crown’s obligations under Articles 2 and 3 of Te Tiriti.

The Inquiry examines Crown breaches relating to wāhine Māori across four pou: Rangatiratanga, Whenua, Whakapapa/Whānau, and Whai Rawa. Hearing Weeks 2 and 3 will focus on the Rangatiratanga pou.

Hearing Week 2 will be held at Mōtatau Marae, Mōtatau with Hearing Week 3 held at the Waitangi Tribunal Offices, Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

17/03/2026

Piki mai, kake mai rā e te uri o Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, o Ngāti Porou ki te tūranga o te Kaiwawao Matua.

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Tawheta Hautapu to Associate!

Tawheta joined Kāhui Legal as a Summer Clerk in November 2020. After being admitted to the bar in March 2022, he continued his journey with us as a Solicitor. Through hard work, determination, and a steadfast commitment to our kaupapa, Tawheta has continued to grow his kete with mana and excellence and deliver great outcomes for our clients.

E te hoa, kei te poho kereru mātou ko tō Whānau o Kāhui Legal i a koe.

16/02/2026

“Nau mai Tanira ki Kāhui Legal! | Welcoming Tanira to Kāhui Legal!

Tēnēi mātou e whakanui nei, e pāho atu nei i tā Tanira Morrison piri mai ki a mātou o Kāhui Legal hei Kaiwawao Mātanga.

We are absolutely thrilled to introduce Tanira Morrison as the newest member of our Kāhui Legal whānau. Tanira joins us as Kaiwawao Mātanga | Special Counsel.

He uri ia nō Ngāti Whakaue me Ngāti Tūwharetoa. Tanira is an experienced commercial lawyer and company secretary with expertise in regulatory compliance, data protection and technology, infrastructure, and procurement.

Tanira commenced her legal career at Russell McVeagh’s Wellington office before moving to Sydney where she practised for 15 years at working at Gilbert + Tobin, Telstra and Macquarie Group. She joins us from Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections.

Tanira brings exceptional skill, sharp legal insight, and a genuine commitment to serving our clients and communities with integrity and heart. Her experience will be a huge asset as we continue to grow and deliver high quality, kaupapa driven legal services.

Tanira, nau mai, haere mai ki Kāhui Legal! Welcome to the whānau.

You open an exciting new chapter for us, and we’re excited for the mahi ahead!”

13/02/2026

Tēnā tātou,

As we wrap up the past 12 weeks, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of our intern, Savannah Cowan.

During her time with us, Savannah demonstrated professionalism, curiosity, and a strong work ethic, supporting the team across research, drafting, and day to day matters with enthusiasm and care and quickly became a valued part of our Kāhui Legal Whānau.

Savannah's willingness to learn, ask thoughtful questions, and contribute meaningfully did not go unnoticed, and led to her given important mahi such as the RMA reforms review.

We are grateful for the energy and fresh perspective Savannah brought to the team and wish her every success as she continues her legal journey.

E te uri o Ngāpuhi, Ngāruahine, Tainui, me Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, thank you for your hard work and dedication. Your Kāhui Legal Whānau is excited to see what the future holds for you.

13/10/2025

E te iwi, e noho poho kererū nei mātou i te ekenga o te tuawahine nei!

We’re so proud to celebrate our Tumuaki and Partner, Lynell Tuffery Huria, who has been recognised as an IP STAR for 2025 by Managing IP.

This recognition highlights Lynell’s leadership and expertise in intellectual property law, both here in Aotearoa and globally. Managing IP’s rankings cover more than 7,000 practitioners worldwide, so this recognition is a true reflection of Lynell’s mana and contribution to the field.

Kei te tumuaki, ka tika kia mihia koe i tō mana, i tō tohungatanga, i āu mahi rangatira hoki i te tau ka hori. Otirā, ko tō toa takitahi ka tū hei toa takitini mō mātou o Kāhui Legal, mō te iwi Māori, me te ao whānui.

Ka rawe, Lynell – we’re proud to have your excellence, insight, and commitment leading our team and representing Māori legal leadership on the international stage.

04/08/2025

01/08/2025

Ko te whaea te takere o te waka.
He uri a Sarah nō Te Atiawa o Te waka-a-Māui.

Next week, we welcome back Sarah Miles, who returns to Kāhui Legal from parental leave not only as a new māmā, but also having been admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in June this year.

Sarah started with Kāhui Legal in 2022 as a Kaiāwhina while studying Law at Te Herenga Waka, where she graduated in 2024. Sarah went on parental leave at end of 2024 and welcomed her beautiful pēpi shortly after.

We are looking forward to having Sarah back on board with us in her new role as a lawyer, and hopefully with lots of office pēpi cuddles.

Hoki mai, hoki mai e hoa ki tēnei whānau ōu.

21/07/2025

Ko Pūtauaki te maunga, he ngārara tana kai! Ānei he maramara kōhatu o Pūtauaki maunga e tū māia ana!

Last Friday, our very own Wes Allan was admitted to the Bar in Rotorua.

Wes began working for Kāhui Legal as a Law Clerk in April 2024, while completing the final year of his degree at the University of Waikato.

E mihi maioha ana ki a koe, Wes i ō whakapau kaha kia tutuki i a koe ēnei tohu o te rōia. Kei te poho kererū mātou ko tō whānau o Kāhui i a koe.

Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui ki ngā mahi kei mua i te aroaro.

14/07/2025

Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te ngahere, ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōna te ao.

Last week, Kāhui Legal Partner Lynell Tuffery-Huria and Kaimahi from the Pōneke tari had the pleasure of meeting the Kāhui Legal Excellence Scholarship recipient for 2025, Amiria Tikao.

He uri a Amiria nō Kāi Tahu, nō Kāti Irakehu, nō Kai Tārewa, nō Ngāi Tūāhuriri anō hoki.

This scholarship is funded by Kahui Legal and Taihonoa for the purpose of encouraging and financially supporting tauira with their studies.

Amiria is currently studying towards her LLB (Honours) at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington.

Amiria, kia kaha tonu rā i ngā mahi kei mua i te aroaro. Kia eke ki te panikiretanga o te mātauranga, Aoraki Matatū e!