MAORI - Tikanga general Flashcards
what is tikanga
maori common law, values, standards, principles or norms that are deemed to comprise approaraite conduct
the courts have recognsied tikanga as
the first law of nz and a continuing part of out current law (ellis)
what source of law is tiknaga also
a third source of law meaning that it is able to develop independant of its place as part of the common law or as contained in legislation and policy
what case gives a valubale insight into tikanga and its application
te pou matakana v ag
te pou matakana v ag
The TPM agency, which helps Māori health care during lockdown, asked the Ministry of Health (MOH) for data on unvaccinated Māori. The MOH said no for general reasons. The TPM agency seek judicial review (JR) because the MOH and government should follow Treaty of Waitangi (TOW) principles and respect Māori customs (tikanga) in their decisions.
