Bennion Law | Environmental, Treaty Claims & Administrative Law Specialists

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Bennion Law is a specialist Wellington-based law firm focused on environmental law, Treaty of Waitangi claims, Māori land law, and public/administrative law. The firm works extensively with individuals, businesses, non-profits, community groups, whānau, hapū and iwi, offering expert legal advice at reasonable rates.

The firm regularly appears before the High Court, Environment Court, Boards of Inquiry and the Waitangi Tribunal, as well as higher courts. Their expertise encompasses resource management and environmental law, Treaty claims, Māori land matters, public and constitutional law, judicial review, property law issues, and charities/non-profit law.

Led by Thomas Bennion, the firm maintains a strong academic connection through teaching roles at Victoria University of Wellington in environmental, resource management and Māori land law. The team includes experienced practitioners in Waitangi Tribunal advocacy and Māori Land Court matters, demonstrating their commitment to indigenous rights and environmental protection.

Bennion Law also offer services in:

Te Reo Māori
3
lawyers
51+ years
of combined experience
17+ years
of experience on average per lawyer
Lawyers admitted to the following courts:
  • Auckland High Court
  • Wellington High Court
Can provide Legal Aid in the following cases:
  • Civil matters, such as ACC, employment and tribunals
  • Māori Land Court
  • Waitangi Tribunal
Checked against the Ministry of Justice legal aid list on 8 Nov 2026
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Practices In:

Environmental & Planning Law

They specialise in:
  • Resource Management
  • Local Council Matters

Māori & Indigenous Law

They specialise in:
  • Treaty of Waitangi Claims
  • Māori Land Court
  • Iwi / Hapū Representation

Administrative & Public Law Law

They specialise in:
  • Judicial Review
  • Public Administration
  • Government & Tribunal Matters

Property Law

They specialise in:
  • Commercial Property
  • Subdivision & Property Development

Corporate & Compliance Law

They specialise in:
  • Charities & Incorporated Societies

Civil Litigation & Disputes Law

They specialise in:
  • General Civil Disputes

Animal Law Law

They specialise in:
  • Animal Welfare

Location:

181 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

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