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A new treaty could prevent some misappropriation of Māori and Indigenous design – and shouldn’t be ignored

Written by Jessica C Lai, Professor of Commercial Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

From patents relating to mānuka, fake Māori souvenirs being sold in Aotearoa New Zealand, or the use of Māori designs on bedspreads sold online, the misappropriation and commercialisation of indigenous knowledge and culture has long been a problem.

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A new treaty could prevent some misappropriation of Māori and Indigenous design – and shouldn’t be ignored

The Missing Link credited by Microsoft for discovery of high-severity Power BI vulnerability (CVE-2026-21229)

Retail Property Australia confirms inaugural President and Vice Presidents

AI threatens to eat business software – and it could change the way we work

As world trade shifts to invitation-only clubs, Australia is facing tough choices

If you live in public housing, what rights do you have to stay in your home?

Why Australia’s trade deal with Europe hinges on a forgotten promise - and a handshake

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Games That Make Family and Friend’s Time the Best Time

the self-surveillance strategy to keep supermarket shoppers honest

Looking for a summer or longer-term job? Here’s how to find one and avoid being exploited

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

Security by Default: Why 2026 Will Force Organisations to Rethink Cloud and AI

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

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