Whakaaro

Insights on law, governance and kaupapa Māori from the Kawea team.

One Waka or a Fleet? Navigating Business Structures in Aotearoa

Choosing the right legal structure is the most critical decision for any venture. The right setup protects you on your journey, while the wrong one can leave you exposed to the elements. This article uses the…

Māori business succession: Is your pakihi ready?

Over the next decade, New Zealand will work through one of the most significant transfers of business wealth in its history. A key driver is demographics: around 68 percent of New Zealand's small business owners…

Public service Māori capability: what the 2026 Auditor-General report found

The Office of the Auditor-General released its report Improving the public service's capability to engage with Māori on 23 April 2026. The report examined what progress public service agencies have made on a…

Incorporated Societies Act 2022: what Māori organisations should know about re-registration

The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 replaced the long-standing 1908 Act. Every existing incorporated society had to re-register under the new framework or be deemed to have ceased to exist. For Māori organisations…