Helping you understand and honour Te Tiriti with confidence

I’m Roimata Smail — a human rights lawyer, educator, and bestselling author of Understanding Te Tiriti. I help companies, organisations, schools, and communities across Aotearoa deepen their understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, through clear, practical workshops, inspiring talks, and accessible resources.

Upcoming events

  • Listen to the podcast

    Roimata and Avril Bell

    Listen to their talk at Auckland Library on 28 June 2025 on on apple podcasts

  • Word Festival

    Christchurch

    Sunday, 31 August, 10am

    Te Tiriti for beginners talk at the Piano

  • Hawke's Bay

    New event coming soon

Workshops

Build Confidence & Clarity with Te Tiriti

My workshops are designed to make Te Tiriti easy to understand and meaningful — whether you’re a small team, a board, or a large organisation.

It seemed everyone learnt so much. The feedback has been very positive and people expressing a range of emotions in regards how they felt. They were very complimentary about the session and your style. Kereyn Smith, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General, New Zealand Olympic Committee

Speaking

Inspiring Keynotes & Panel Talks

Looking for a speaker who brings clarity, warmth, and hope to conversations about Te Tiriti?

I deliver keynotes and take part in panels at conferences, education days, corporate events, and community gatherings — helping audiences understand the past and feel empowered to shape the future.

Books

My Bestselling Book: Understanding Te Tiriti

My clear, concise guide to Te Tiriti has helped thousands of New Zealanders take their first step in learning about Aotearoa’s founding agreement — and its relevance today.

  • NZ #1 bestselling guide to Te Tiriti

  • Perfect for individuals, workplaces, and schools

  • Straightforward and fact-based

About me

I’m a human rights lawyer, educator, and author passionate about making Te Tiriti clear and accessible for everyone. Over 20 years of learning and experience in law, education, and advocacy have shaped my kaupapa — to make it easier for all New Zealanders to understand Te Tiriti.

Let’s kōrero

In the media