Research

Current and past research projects

Muriwhenua Environmental Issues Report
1840 to 2022

A report commissioned by the Waitangi Tribunal for the Renewed Muriwhenua Land Inquiry (Wai 45)

Completed August 2023

Map of Whakatāne Harbour 1913 (Whakatāne Museum)

Central Bay of Plenty – Third party use and occupation

Report under Te Kāhui Takutai Moana Marine and Coastal Area Act

Commissioned by Te Arawhiti
– Office for Māori Crown Relations

Completed March 2022

Tuamotu Island and Puakaiwai Island, Turanganui a Kiwa, before quarrying began in late 1880s. Photo: Gisborne Museum

Customary interests and third-party use and occupation – Gisborne and environs

Report under Te Kāhui Takutai Moana Marine and Coastal Area Act

Commissioned by Te Arawhiti – Office for Māori Crown Relations

Research assistance to Mark Derby

Completed  June 2021

Te Kaahu Pokere o Tamaki Makaurau e kore i ngaro i te hinapouri. The black haw􏰁k of T􏰂āmaki w􏰁ill nev􏰃er disappear into the darkness. Image: Te Ākitai Waiohua

    Te Ākitai Waiohua – Customary interests in  three central Auckland sites

Report commissioned by Te Ākitai Waiohua Settlement Trust and co-authored with Mark Derby

Completed August 2020

Kutarere wharf, Ōhiwa Harbour

Edwards MACA Application – Customary Interests and Third Party Use And Occupation 

Report under Te Kāhui Takutai Moana Marine and Coastal Area Act

Commissioned by Te Arawhiti – Office for Māori Crown Relations

Research assistance to Mark Derby

Completed May 2020