Historical judgments, customary law and ongoing disputes surrounding the Makea Nui Ariki Title

The complex history of the Makea Nui Ariki title continues to stir legal and cultural debate in the Cook Islands, as detailed in numerous court rulings and traditional succession practices spanning over a century.

The complex history of the Makea Nui Ariki title continues to stir legal and cultural debate in the Cook Islands, as detailed in numerous court rulings and traditional succession practices spanning over a century.