Representing claimants in Waitangi Tribunal Kaupapa Inquiries.
Representing claimants in Waitangi Tribunal Kaupapa Inquiries.
A contemporary claim issue concerns a breach of te Tiriti o Waitangi by the Crown that occurred after September 1992. Although the Kaupapa Inquiry into Māori military service is well under way, you can still take part in the others. Phone or email us if you have a contemporary claim issue or if you would like to find out more about these important claim opportunities. Legal aid is usually available. Get involved! Uphold the rights of your whānau, hapū and iwi.
If you are a current client or thinking about contacting us in order to move your legal matter forward. Please do fill in our contact form and submit it, and we will get in touch with you.
Managing Director
Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngati Ruawaipu, Te Whanau-a-Apanui, Te Whakatohea, Ngati Rāhiri, Ngati Awa.
Darrell graduated from the University of Auckland in 1995 and has worked primarily as a Treaty claims lawyer since 1998.
He has appeared before the Waitangi Tribunal in many district inquiries and has also been involved in a number of urgent hearings before the Waitangi Tribunal. Darrell has represented applicants in the High Court in relation to takutai moana applications. Other areas of law that Darrell works within include Māori land law, and environmental law.