Huia graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice from the University of Newcastle in 2019 before completing her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice through the College of Law in 2020. 

Huia was admitted as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court and the Rolls of the High Court of Australia in February 2021. She commenced her legal career in Newcastle where she practised exclusively in family law, gaining experience across a broad range of parenting, property and family violence matters. 

Committed to her ongoing development, Huia is currently completing a Master of Applied Family Law through the College of Law with an anticipated completion date in 2027.

In December 2024, Huia relocated to Darwin to join the AFL Withnalls Lawyers team and was promoted to Associate in April 2026 in recognition of her expertise and commitment to her clients. 

With family roots in New Zealand, Huia spent her childhood between the Hunter Valley in NSW and rural New Zealand. Huia brings strong family values and is passionate about supporting clients through some of life’s most challenging circumstances with professionalism, compassion and clear advice.