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LEARNING HUB

You've had your initial consultation. You've got clarity on your Māori land or trust situation. You've started working on next steps. But now you have a quick question, or you want to check something before you move forward.

That's exactly what a 30-minute follow-up consultation is for. It keeps the momentum going without the cost of a full one-hour session.

What is a Follow-Up Consultation?

A 30-minute Zoom hui designed for clients who have already had an initial consultation and now need a quick check-in. Use this session to:

  • Clarify advice from your first consultation

  • Check changes or updates to your documents

  • Confirm you're on the right track before filing

  • Get quick answers to new questions that have come up

  • Prepare for a meeting with your whānau or the Court

Who Should Book This Service?

This service is perfect for clients who:

  • Have already had an initial consultation with us

  • Need a quick clarification or check-in

  • Want to confirm they're on the right track

  • Don't need a full hour but want expert guidance

  • Are working through their kaupapa step-by-step

Why Choose a Follow-Up Consultation?

  • Cost-effective: Half the price of a full consultation

  • Focused: 30 minutes is enough for quick clarifications and check-ins

  • Keeps momentum: Stay on track without long gaps between consultations

  • Flexible: Book as many follow-ups as you need

  • Convenient: Online Zoom hui fits your whānau's schedule

How It Works

1. Book your 30-minute slot at a time that suits you 2. Come prepared with your specific questions or documents to check 3. Get quick, clear answers and confirmation you're on the right track 4. Leave with the confidence to move forward

Investment

NZD 75 per 30-minute session. An affordable way to keep your kaupapa moving forward with expert support.

Ready for Your Follow-Up?

Don't let questions or uncertainty slow down your progress. Book your 30-minute follow-up consultation today and keep the momentum going on your Māori land or trust kaupapa.

Your next step is just 30 minutes away.

 
 
 

You've drafted your application, trust order, or meeting minutes. You've put thought and care into it. But before you submit it to the Court or share it with your whānau, you want to make sure it's clear, complete, and ready.

That's where a professional document review comes in. A fresh set of expert eyes can catch what you might have missed—and give you the confidence that your documents are as strong as they can be.

What is a Document Review?

Send through your draft application, trust order, minutes, or supporting documents for a careful pre-check. You'll receive a written review that highlights:

  • Gaps in information or missing sections

  • Unclear wording that could confuse the Court or your whānau

  • Court requirements you may have missed

  • Inconsistencies between sections

  • Specific suggestions to strengthen your documents

Why Get Your Documents Reviewed?

  • Avoid costly mistakes: Catch issues before they become problems with the Court

  • Save time: Get clear feedback instead of guessing what might be missing

  • Build confidence: Know your documents are clear and complete before filing

  • Plain language: All feedback is in everyday language, not legal jargon

  • Strengthen your case: Specific suggestions make your documents clearer and more persuasive

What You'll Receive

A written review in plain English that:

  • Highlights gaps and unclear wording

  • Explains what the Court expects to see

  • Provides specific, actionable suggestions for improvement

  • Is ready to share with your whānau or legal advisor

How It Works

1. Send your documents to us 2. We review them carefully 3. You receive a written review with clear feedback 4. Use the suggestions to strengthen your documents before filing or sharing with your whānau

Investment

NZD 50 per document review. A small investment that could save your whānau significant time, stress, and potential costly mistakes.

Ready to Strengthen Your Documents?

Don't submit your documents without a professional review. Book your document review today and get the expert feedback you need to move forward with confidence.

Your documents deserve to be as strong as your kaupapa.

 
 
 

Your whenua is more than just land—it's a taonga that connects your whānau to your identity, your future, and the generations to come. But caring for it can feel overwhelming, especially when you're unsure where to start or what support is available.

That's where Shoda Tua comes in. With years of experience in environmental planning, whenua sustainability, and community education, Shoda brings practical, hands-on support to help your whānau strengthen and care for your land.

Who is Shoda?

Shoda is an environmental consultant with a calm, approachable style who specialises in helping whānau care for their whenua in ways that are realistic, whānau-led, and grounded in long-term sustainability. She breaks down complex environmental processes into clear, achievable steps—making it easy for your whānau to understand what's possible and what support is available.

What Shoda Can Support With

  • Environmental planning and whenua sustainability strategies

  • Native planting and riparian restoration projects

  • Pest, weed, and land care advice for whānau blocks

  • Water, soil, and ecosystem protection strategies

  • Papakāinga, Māra kai, and whenua restoration guidance

  • Community and kura-based environmental education

  • Accessing council and regional environmental funding opportunities

  • Connecting you with specialist environmental support when needed

Why Choose Shoda?

  • Practical expertise: Real-world experience in environmental planning and land care

  • Whānau-focused: Solutions designed around your whānau's values and aspirations

  • Accessible: Complex environmental concepts explained in plain language

  • Connected: Access to funding, specialists, and resources your whānau needs

  • Long-term thinking: Guidance that supports your whenua for generations to come

Investment

NZD 150 per 1-hour consultation session. This investment gives you expert guidance that could transform how your whānau cares for and benefits from your whenua.

Ready to Strengthen Your Whenua?

Don't let uncertainty hold your whānau back from caring for your whenua. Book a consultation with Shoda today and discover the practical support and clear direction your land needs.

Your whenua's future—and your whānau's connection to it—starts with one conversation.

 
 
 
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