Last week I had the honor and privilege of traveling down to Queenstown with a delegation of Maori law students from the University of Canterbury.
We were attending the annual meeting of Maori law practitioners and students where we could hear the latest in legal happenings affecting Maori people.
It was a fantastic opportunity to meet students from other law schools and judges and lawyers who are focusing on Maori issues in the legal context.
Many of the discourses were given in te reo and the celebration of accomplishments was greeted with beautiful waiata sung in prefect harmonies.
I don't think I could be a truly proficient legal professional without understanding Maori concerns and viewpoints.
I made some wonderful friends and heard some moving speeches about tikanga and Treaty decisions.
I'm looking forward to participating in Te Putairiki events in the coming year.
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| Lupins near lake Tekapo |
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| Marama and Me |
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| Some lunchtime music |
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| A moment of repose |
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| Members of Te Putairiki |
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| A celebration for the mooting champion |
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