Ngā Kaikawe | Who we are
Kawea is a Māori-owned law and consultancy firm committed to a just Aotearoa that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We work with whānau, Māori organisations, the Crown, and corporates with Te Tiriti and Te Ao Māori objectives — across commercial, public, and property law and strategic advisory.
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Te Uranga Belk
Ngāti Hine | Ngāti Whātua | Ngāti Te Ata Te Waiohua |
Ngāti Tūwharetoa | Ngāti Rereahu | Te Ati AwaConsultant | Lawyer | Director
Te Uranga co-leads Kawea's strategic direction, specialising in commercial law, finance, and corporate governance. A Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, her background spans litigation, in-house counsel, and senior legal and policy roles across the public and private sector. She is a qualified translator and graduate of Te Panekiretanga, and a trusted adviser to Crown and Māori organisations. -
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Piripi Winiata
Ngāti Kahungunu | Rongomaiwahine
Consultant | Lawyer | Director
Piripi leads Kawea's property law practice and provides strategic oversight on public policy and governance. A qualified translator and graduate of Te Panekiretanga o Te Reo, he integrates legal, commercial, and cultural depth into the firm's advice. Piripi works with whānau as well as large, complex organisations on long-term governance, policy, and commercial questions.
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Riana Te Ngahue
Ngāti Porou
Consultant | Lawyer
Riana Te Ngahue brings experience from leading commercial law firms together with deep expertise in te reo Māori. She holds Te Reo Kairangi, a master's qualification in te reo Māori, and develops bilingual policy and communications that are both legally precise and culturally aligned. Her work supports organisations serving Māori communities.
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