Makareta specialises in family law (including relationship property division and prenuptial/contracting out agreements), conveyancing, and civil and private law matters such as trusts, wills, enduring powers of attorney, and estate planning.
She has a particular interest in deceased estate challenges and Māori land law.
Raised in Bluff, Makareta is proudly of Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha, and Ngāi Tahu descent. She attended Southland Girls’ High School in Invercargill before studying law at the University of Otago, graduating in 2018 and being admitted to the bar in 2019.
Makareta joined Eagles, Eagles & Redpath in June 2025, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience across many areas of law, both inside and outside the courtroom.
Makareta is a compassionate yet compelling lawyer who consistently strives to go above and beyond for her clients. She warmly welcomes all new and existing clients.
Outside of work, Makareta enjoys spending quality time with her whānau and holidaying at Ruapuke Island on her whānau’s ancestral land.
