JOURNAL ARTICLE

Indigenous Visual Jurisprudence: Using Pūrākau to make Tikanga Māori Law Tangible.

  • Published In: Legalities, 2025, v. 5, n. 1. P. 38 1 of 3

  • Database: Legal Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stanton Turei, Metiria 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the integration of tikanga Māori into New Zealand's common law and explores how Indigenous visual conceptualizations of law can enhance understanding of legal pluralism and bijuralism. It highlights the significance of Indigenous visual jurisprudence, which includes various forms of artistic expression that reflect legal culture and experiences of colonialism. The author emphasizes the importance of pūrākau, a Māori narrative process, in conveying legal stories and argues that a deeper experiential understanding of tikanga Māori law is essential for legal actors. The discussion includes the film "Waru," which portrays the perspectives of Māori women and serves as a meaningful representation of tikanga as a legal practice. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Legalities. 2025/03, Vol. 5, Issue 1, p38
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:26343770
  • DOI:10.3366/legal.2025.0092
  • Accession Number:186506043
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