"Body Snatching" in contemporary Aotearoa/New Zealand: A legal conflict between cultures

The thesis explores the legal and ethical complexities surrounding the burial practices of Māori whānau, particularly in cases where family members have taken the body of a deceased against the wishes of others. It highlights significant incidents that have drawn public attention and examines the implications of cultural rights versus individual family rights within the context of New Zealand law. The work aims to contribute to the understanding of Māori customs and the legal challenges they face in asserting their ancestral burial traditions.