Introduction

(1990-1991) 14 New Zealand Universities Law Review 1

Victoria University of Wellington Legal Research Paper Series Cooke Paper 14/2016

7 Pages Posted: 17 Mar 2013 Last revised: 29 Mar 2016

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Robin Cooke (1926-2006)

Victoria University of Wellington - Faculty of Law

Abstract

This is Sir Robin’s introduction to a special issue of the New Zealand Universities Law Review commemorating the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Sir Robin describes the Treaty as the most important document in New Zealand, the legal status of which has grown ever more significant. The growth in the de facto legal status of the Treaty has generated much interest among lawyers. Accordingly, Sir Robin offers his views on the six articles in the Journal. These articles cover a wide range of topics: the Waitangi Tribunal; the relationship between the courts and the Treaty, the notions of kawanatanga and rangatiratanga; a historical perspective on the constitutional status of the Treaty; and the concept of partnership.

Keywords: Lord Cooke, Treaty of Waitangi, Waitangi Tribunal, courts, kawantanga, rangatiratanga, partnership, New Zealand constitution

JEL Classification: K10

Suggested Citation

Cooke, Robin, Introduction. (1990-1991) 14 New Zealand Universities Law Review 1, Victoria University of Wellington Legal Research Paper Series Cooke Paper 14/2016, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2234518

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