Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa Hui-ā-Tau/ Annual Conference 17-19 November 2016, Millennium Hotel, Queenstown He aha te kai a te Rangatira? Aotea Sponsor He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero Hōtaka/Programme & Registration Booklet Also sponsored by: Over 10 CPD Hours 0
From the THRMoA Tumuaki Tēnā koutou katoa E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā mataawaka puta noa i te motu, a, puta noa i te ao, nau mai, haere mai. Ko Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa tēnei e mihi atu nei ki a kōutou kua anga mai ki tēnei pae tukutuku o mātou, me kii, o tātou katoa. On behalf of the Executive Committee for Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa/the Māori Law Society of New Zealand (THRMoA) we invite you to join us for the 2016 hui-ā-tau in Queenstown. Against the beautiful Queenstown background just as summer approaches, this year s Conference will be another event not to be missed. Our theme is, He aha te kai a te Rangatira? He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero with a focus on leadership in various settings. We are pleased to anounce our Aotea (Premier) Sponsor, Westpac. We are excited to have Westpac on board for three years. We will update members in coming months on the details of our relationship with Westpac. This year we have included a separate cross-examination workshop on Thursday for junior and intermediate lawyers. We recommend this for those with 2-6 years experience in litigation, including some witness action, and who haven t attended the full NZLS Week long Litigation Skills Programme. Those attending the workshop will obtain a further 5.5 CPD hours. The main Conference programme on Friday and Saturday offers over 10 CPD hours on a variety of topics covering those core areas where our practitioners practice and which are particularly relevant to Māori. This is another great opportunity for anyone working in all areas relevant to Māori to network, engage, be inspired, and gain valuable CPD hours in the process. As a not for profit organisation we have to acknowledge our sponsors who have made this Conference possible, in particular our Aotea Sponsor Westpac, our Toto Weka Sponsors Chapman Tripp and Deloitte and our new Inanga Sponsors the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and Vo2. This year s Conference is open to both members of THRMoA and nonmembers. We encourage you all to register early and secure your travel and accommodation to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Rachel Mullins/Aidan Warren Co-Presidents Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa Mā te Ture, Mō te Iwi By the Law, For the People. 1
Hōtaka/Programme Thursday 17 November 2016 9.00am-4.00pm 4.30pm 7.00pm Cross Examination Workshop for Junior/Intermediate Lawyers (Note separate registration fee for this workshop) Judge Denise Clark, Judge Annis Somerville, Judge Layne Harvey, Judge Stephen Clark, Judge Eddie Paul, Judge Alayne Wills, Judge Miharo Armstrong, Judge Sharyn Otene, David Clark, La-Verne King, Paul Majurey, Edith Te Whata Pōwhiri, Rēhiatanga (Welcome, Registrations) THRMoA National Kaupapa Māori Moot Final Friday 18 November 2016 7.30am-8.30am 8.30am-8.45am Tauira Tumuaki Breakfast Rēhiatanga (Registrations) Institute of Professional Legal Studies 8.45am-9.15am Karakia, Mihi Whakatau/Introductions and Housekeeping THRMoA Executive 9.15am-10.30am 10.30am-10.50am Opening Keynote Address Ngāi Tahu 18 years post settlement what we ve learnt Edward Ellison, Jane Davis, Dr Michael Stevens Paramanawa (Morning Tea) 10.55am-11.50am Option 1 Vulnerable Children Act what you need to know Judge Annis Somerville, Hana Ellis Option 2 Treaty Partnerships what can be achieved Precious Clark, Ana Morrison Best Legal Structures for Māori Māori Land, Māori Business, Representative Entities Associate Professor Linda Te Aho, Te Aopare Dewes 11.55am-12.55pm 1.00pm-1.50pm Chapman Tripp Keynote Address - Whāia te iti Kahurangi: Relevant today, provisioned for the future Kai ā te poupoutanga (Lunch) Nick Wells, Te Aopare Dewes 2.00pm-2.55pm Option 1 Te Ture Whenua Māori What does the proposed legislation mean for Māori land owners and lawyers? 2
Option 2 Associate Professor Linda Te Aho, Spencer Webster, Matanuku Mahuika Advocating for the most vulnerable in our society the role of the Mental Health lawyer, the Family Lawyer and the Criminal Lawyer 3.00pm-3.50pm Option 1 Disaster Law Case Study Christchurch Earthquake The Takamore Decision Edith Te Whata, Tania Williams, Kiriana Tan Ranui Calman, Diane Turner, Kahu Simmonds Coroner Brandt Shortland, Jamie Ferguson, Natalie Allan-Coates Option 2 Mediation Fishbowl Simulation Ensuring the sporting talent of our Rakatahi is protected David Clark Warren Alcock 3.55pm-4.15pm 4.15pm-5.30pm 6.00pm-8.00pm 8.00pm Paramanawa (Afternoon Tea) Keynote Address i te reo rangatira He aha te kai a te rangatira? He kōrero, he kōrero, he kōrero Sponsors Function Pō Whakangahau (Dinner & Casual Function) Gina Rangi, TBC Saturday 19 November 2016 8.30am-9.00am 9.00am-10.00am 10.00am-10.20am 10.20am-11.20am Rēhiatanga (Registrations) THRMoA Annual General Meeting Paramanawa (Morning Tea) Keynote Address Arguing Māori Issues in the Superior Courts Peter Andrew, Karen Feint 11.20am-12.20pm Option 1 Property and Resource Management Rights the latest from our Māori Legal Academics Option 2 Professor Jacinta Ruru, Dr Claire Charters, Andrew Erueti Health and Safety at Work Act manaakitanga in the workplace Ani Bennett, Renika Siciliano In house Counsel the benefits 3 Roimata Claasen
12.20pm-1.00pm 1.00pm-2.00pm Kai ā te poupoutanga (Lunch) Closing Keynote Address Ethics and the Māori Lawyer La-Verne King, Liana Poutu, Paul Majurey 2.00pm-2.45pm Whakakapingia te Hui-ā-Tau 2016 TBC 2.45pm-3.15pm Paramanawa (Afternoon Tea) For those interested, the following wānanga will be taking place during this time: Aspiring to the Bench Dispelling the Myths Judge Denise Clark, Judge Sharyn Otene Mana Wahine Wānanga continuing the momentum from Waitangi Facilitator Kirikaiahi Mahutariki 7.00pm Hākari (Formal Conference Dinner) We acknowledge with thanks our Inanga Sponsors Supported by REGISTER ONLINE NOW www.maorilawsociety.co.nz/hui-a-tau-2016 4
Registration Information Conference Venue The Conference is to be held at the Millennium Hotel, Queenstown. The Millennium is in the heart of Queenstown, a 5 minute walk from the Town Centre at the corner of Frankton Road and Stanley Streets. All rooms will be signposted at the venue and a registration desk will be set up in the foyer/hotel reception area. We note that there will not be parking facilities available at the conference venue and parking nearby will be at a premium. Kai Per the programme, morning and afternoon tea and lunches will be provided as part of the Conference. If you have any special dietary requirements, please note this as part of your registration to ensure your requests can be catered for. Conference Dinner A highlight of the programme annually is the formal Conference dinner, which will also be held at the Millennium Hotel on the Saturday evening. If you wish to bring a guest to the dinner or purchase a ticket for the dinner only, tickets are $150 each. Numbers for the dinner are limited and those registered for the full Conference will take priority. Accommodation Options Accommodation at special conference rates has been reserved for conference participants at the Millennium Hotel. Participants are to book accommodation themselves online at www.millenniumhotels.com and enter THRMOA16 in the group code box to secure your room. Please note that there are limited rooms available and there are other events in Queenstown that weekend. We recommend that you book as early as possible to secure your accommodation. All bookings are subject to availability. Tauira accommodation (communal) has been arranged at Lakeland Park Christian Camp and Convention Centre (costs included in registration fee). Linen and pillowcases will be provided but all other bedding is to be organised by tauira. The THRMoA Executive will liaise with the tauira regarding all arrangements in the lead up to the Conference. Members and Student Rates Membership of THRMoA is as of right to any person who is of Māori descent and who has a Law Degree or other legal qualification or who is studying for a Law Degree or other legal qualification or is a lecturer of law-related units of learning at any tertiary institution. Student rates apply to those who are currently studying for a Law Degree or other legal qualification and are not in full time employment. Member rates apply to those who fall under the above definition but do not come within the criteria for student rates. Earlybird Rates and Group Discount Earlybird rates apply to registrations received from members no later than 2 September 2016. For those organisations, law firms or other groups with four or more people registered for the Conference, a 10% group discount is to be taken from the total cost of registrations. However, please note that the group discount only applies to earlybird member/non-member rates. 5