Ngā Kaikawe | Who we are
Kawea is a law and consultancy firm committed to building a just Aotearoa that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Grounded in tikanga and guided by the legacies of our tūpuna, we work to create conditions where our mokopuna can thrive. Our kaupapa is simple and enduring: carry forward what matters, and uplift the generations to come.
Our mission: Empower Māori to thrive — economically, culturally, and socially — through insight‑led legal services and strategic consulting grounded in kaupapa Māori.
What We Do
Our practice brings precision, clarity, and cultural insight to complex environments.
Law: We provide expert legal services for whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori-led organisations, and the public sector across a number of areas including governance, Māori–Crown relations, intellectual property, tikanga in law and asset and taonga protection.
Consulting: We deliver strategy, policy, research, and communications services that enable Māori to succeed as Māori — from governance and leadership development to kaupapa Māori research, evaluation, and innovation.
Our Approach
By Māori, for Māori, of Māori. We work with a deep commitment to mana motuhake and long-term impact.
Our solutions:
Support Māori aspirations with integrity and insight
Combine technical expertise with cultural depth
Drive performance through strategic clarity
Are grounded in tikanga, whanaungatanga, and outcomes that endure.
Mānuka takoto, kawea ake. We help carry the kaupapa forward — with purpose and precision.
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Te Uranga Belk
Consultant | Lawyer | Director
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Piripi Winiata
Consultant | Lawyer | Director
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Riana Te Ngahue
Consultant | Lawyer
Tūhono mai
Contact us to see where we can help you.