Te reo Māori is part of the legal fabric of Aotearoa. This seminar is designed for litigators and will take a practical approach aimed to enhance your understanding of tikanga and te reo Māori in court. It will also consider situations when it is advisable to seek expert assistance in this area.

This seminar will include:

• Background of tikanga in the courts
• Tips on how to practically apply te reo Māori
• Practical guide to pronunciation
• Guidelines on written submissions
• Overview of Te Ao Mārama courts best practice
• The use of pūkenga.

Learning objectives

By attending this seminar, you will gain an understanding of:

• The current approach and direction of the courts to te reo Māori and tikanga.
• How to navigate the changing dynamics of the courts in terms of te reo Māori and tikanga.

Who should attend

This seminar is suited to litigators in civil and criminal practice areas with foundational knowledge of tikanga and te reo Māori in court.

Resources

A PDF book is included in the fee and will be emailed to you along with your ticket, one week before the seminar. PowerPoint slides will be emailed out after 3pm the day before the event.

Live web stream registrants - you will be emailed a link to join the live stream one week before. For information on what is required to participate in the live web stream, click here.

Time

• 4.00pm – 6.00pm 

Fee (incl GST)

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off

In Short

• $185 – Law Society members & associate members
• $265 – Non-members
• $649 – Live web stream Study Group – more info
• 2+1 Live web stream registrations – more info (must be arranged at time of booking)

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Presenter

Luke Claasen Luke Cunningham Clere, Wellington Luke (Ngāti Porou) was admitted in 2014, and works as a Crown Prosecutor in Wellington. He is a member of Te Hunga Roia Māori Criminal Committee, the National Māori Prosecutors Rōpū, and the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre. Luke is fluent in te reo Māori.

Cancellation and refund policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE New Zealand Law Society in writing of the change. CLE reserves the right to close registrations, and cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable.