Law firm has two new partners and five new senior associates.
Mark Ryall's appointment is confirmed after acting in the role for three months.
He will be the head of business development for Australia and New Zealand.
Shivani Gounder and Vince Beckett appointed as firm expands its local team.
Arihia Bennett took on the job in August 2012, her third stint working for her iwi over the past three decades.