Cody Haitana – rōia / lawyer

Cody began working for the Law Centre in October 2024. In 2024, he completed degrees in Law, Indigenous Development, and Politics at the University of Otago. He was admitted as a practising lawyer in July 2025.

Cody has a strong interest in Māori land law and advocating for tikanga within the legal system more generally. He states that empowering and fostering the relationship between tangata whenua and their whenua is his paramount duty while working at the Law Centre. Outside of work, Cody has begun learning te Reo Māori, and enjoys spending time with friends and whānau, watching sports, playing golf, and reading.