Dame Sian Elias
New ZealandjudgeFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dame Sian Elias is a former Chief Justice of New Zealand who has advocated for a review of the Waitangi Tribunal and has argued for the role of courts in addressing Treaty claims, highlighting her significant influence in legal and Māori affairs.
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Dame Sian Elias is noted as the former Chief Justice who identified inconsistencies in the Criminal Justice Act 1985.
Act’s ‘one law for all’ policy ties it in constitutional knots and ignores history – Deborah CoddingtonThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-23
New Zealand· 2026-09-23
Dame Sian Elias is recognized as a legal hero and inspiration for Tiana Epati.
Society Insider: Simon and Paula Herbert’s Herne Bay home expected to sell for $50m-plus; Tiana Epati, NZ’s first female Samoan KC, on breaking barriersThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-08
New Zealand· 2025-10-08
Dame Sian Elias has argued that courts should hear Treaty claims.
Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet job and what it should cover - Audrey YoungThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-05-12
New Zealand· 2025-05-12
