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MAORIDEV 722 : Tikanga Ture mo ng? Huanga M?ori: Legal Studies

Postgraduate course

Project description

The goal of the course is to introduce students to key legal concepts relevant to business and entrepreneurial activity. This will include korero about how Te Tiriti o Waitangi is integrated into the constitution of Aotearoa. It will be done in the contexts of Te Ao M?ori, sustainability and conflict resolution. Students will demonstrate an innovative approach to law reform and be encouraged by assessments and other means to communicate and record their informed opinions in a constructive and collegial environment.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of how laws are made in Aotearoa/New Zealand and the role played by Te Tiriti o Waitangi in this process. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4.1, 4.2 and 6) Identify a contract in commonly arising business contexts and demonstrate an understanding of how legally enforceable agreements are used in business. (Capability 1, 2, 4.3 and 5.2) Demonstrate an understanding of available legal structures within which business can be conducted and critically evaluate their suitability for kaupapa Maori business. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 6) Identify common types of business risk, and how they may be managed (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 4.3) Demonstrate an understanding of common ways to resolve legal disputes. Analyse the monetary and opportunity cost of disputes and evaluate the appropriate dispute resolution forum. (Capability 1, 3, 4.3 and 6)