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Meet Our Consultants

We work alongside whānau navigating Māori Land Court and whenua matters — including succession, trusts, occupation, governance, and environmental pathways.

​Our role is to help whānau understand the process, what’s required, and what options are available, so decisions can be made with clarity and confidence.

What whānau have shared

Tania Cookson

To be honest, when I booked my free session, I thought, here we go, I’m probably going to be told something I already know, and I expected a sales pitch. Instead, CJ helped me sort out my occupation order and explained what the Court was asking for. I didn’t have everything ready, and even though we went over the hour, she followed up the very next day with the missing information I needed. 💙 You’re awesome. Ngā mihi.

Every whenua and whānau situation is different. We take a careful, tikanga-aware approach — explaining things in plain language and walking alongside whānau at a pace that feels right.

Coral Dehar, consultant at He Whenua He Ture Consultancy providing Māori land education support

🌿 Coral Dehar - Court + trusts + governance → CJ

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Experienced in: Supports whānau with Māori Land Court processes and governance matters, with a focus on clear explanations and steady, practical support. •Māori Land Court processes (succession, trusts, occupation orders, governance) ​• Whānau trust and Ahu Whenua Trust formation ​• Business management, administration, and back-office systems ​• Community-based event coordination and kaumātua support initiatives ​• Marketing, client communication, and digital organisation ​• Papakāinga groundwork and whānau planning ​• Accessible learning support for whānau with diverse needs • Currently studying law, with a focus on Māori land and practical legal processes. Coral brings a unique blend of hands-on Māori land experience, business discipline, and community leadership. Her background spans small business ownership, back-office systems, marketing, travel consultancy, and whānau support, giving her a practical, real-world understanding of how to guide whānau through complex processes with ease. As a homeschooling parent of a son with disabilities, Coral is known for her patience, clear communication style, and ability to simplify difficult processes into step-by-step guidance that anyone can follow. Her approach is grounded in plain English, tikanga awareness, and a strong commitment to helping whānau protect and manage their whenua with confidence.

Shoda Tua, consultant at He Whenua He Ture Consultancy specialising in environmental and whenua support

🌿 Shoda Tua

Whenua + environment + funding pathways → Shoda

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Experienced in: Supports whānau with whenua, environmental planning, and funding pathways, connecting kaupapa with practical next steps. • Environmental planning and whenua sustainability • Native planting program and riparian projects • Pest, weed, and land care advice for whānau blocks • Water, soil, and ecosystem protection • Community and Kura-based environmental education • Supporting whānau to access council-funded initiatives • Connecting whānau with specialists (biodiversity, freshwater, climate resilience) • Practical guidance for papakāinga, Mara kai, and whenua restoration projects Shoda works alongside whānau to strengthen their whenua through practical, hands-on environmental support. With strong experience in community education, sustainable practices, and environmental project coordination, she helps whānau understand what’s possible, what’s funded, and what support is available in their region. She brings a calm, approachable style — breaking down environmental processes into clear, easy steps and connecting whānau with the right specialists when deeper expertise is needed. Her focus is helping whānau care for their whenua in ways that are practical, achievable, and grounded in long-term sustainability.

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