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The Treaty and related history
Belgrave, M., Kawharu, M., and Williams, D. (2005) Waitangi revisited: Perspectives on the Treaty of Waitangi. Melbourne, Oxford University Press.
In-depth essays on developments since 1989, considering areas such as social policy, customary rights and constitutional issues. (updated version of Waitangi: Maori and Pakeha perspectives)
Belich, J. (1988) The New Zealand Wars and the Victorian interpretation of racial conflict. Auckland, Penguin.
Introduction and conclusion include analysis of why wars occurred
Calman, R. (2003) The Treaty of Waitangi. Auckland, Reed.
A good introduction which is short and easy to read.
Moon, P. (2002) Te ara ki te Tiriti: The path to the Treaty of Waitangi. Auckland, David Ling.
Documents British intentions leading to the formation of the Treaty.
Network Waitangi Otautahi (1997) Legislative violations of the Treaty (1840-1997).
http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Port/2470/maori/
treaty_violations.html
A timeline with brief notations of legislation that violates the Treaty
Office of Treaty Settlements (2002) The negotiation process and settlement progress. http://www.ots.govt.nz/
Orange , C. (1989) The story of a Treaty. Wellington, Allen & Unwin
The easiest-to-read introduction to the topic.
Orange , C. (1991) An illustrated history of the Treaty of Waitangi. Wellington, Allen & Unwin.
More detail
Project Waitangi. (1989) The Treaty of Waitangi - Questions and Answers. http://aotearoa.wellington.net.nz/back/project.htm
Answers to the most commonly asked questions
Scott, D. (1975) Ask that mountain. Auckland, Reed.
The story of Parihaka.
Treaty of Waitangi Unit, State Services Commission, The Treaty of Waitangi; Te Tiriti o Waitangi (2004). http://www.treatyofwaitangi.govt.nz
The government Treaty web site has lots of interesting material but avoids anything that might arouse controversy, so has some gaps.
Waitangi Tribunal reports (2002). http://www.waitangi-tribunal.govt.nz/reports/
Summaries are available, as well as full tribunal reports.
Walker , R.J., (1990) Ka Whawhai Tonu Matou: Struggle without End. Auckland, Penguin.
A history of Aotearoa New Zealand, from creation and Polynesian migration through to the present.
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Cultural diversity
Blackburn, A. (1982 ) Race against time. Wellington, Human Rights Commission.
Compares the arguments for cultural diversity with those for "we are one people".
Metge, J. (1978) Talking past each other. Wellington, Victoria University Press.
A classic. Good examples of cultural communication barriers.
Slack, D. (2004) Bullshit, backlash, & bleeding hearts: A confused person's guide to The Great Race Row. Auckland, Penguin Books. Explores many of the issues raised in recent years in relation to the Treaty, particularly those related to race.
Te Puni Kokiri. (2000) Progress towards closing social and economic gaps between Maori and non-Maori: a report to the Minister of Maori Affairs. Wellington, Te Puni Kokiri.
Report on the social and economic status of Maori.
Views of tangata whenua
Awatere, D. (1984) Maori Sovereignty. Auckland, Broadsheet.
Strong views on how Pakeha institutions have oppressed tangata whenua.
King, M. (1981) Te Ao Hurihuri. Auckland, Longman Paul.
Essays by tangata whenua on topics including land, religion, Te Tiriti.
New Zealand Planning Council (1990) Puna Wairere: essays by Maori. Wellington, NZ Planning Council.
Thoughtful reflections on a wide range of subjects.
Walker, R. (1996) Nga pepa a Ranginui: the Walker papers. Auckland, Penguin.
A collection of articles including one on education and power.
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Treaty in education
Bishop, R. and Glynn, T. (1999) Culture Counts: changing power relations in education.Palmerston North, Dunmore Press.
A thought-provoking analysis of educational policies and practices.
Steele, Roger (Ed.) (1996) Cultural Identity: a resource for educators. Whakamana Tangata (fourth edition). Wellington, Quest Rapuara.
A beginner's guide to biculturalism in education
Hemara, W. (2000) Maori Pedagogies: a view from the literature. Wellington, NZCER.
Investigates traditional and contemporary Maori pedagogies.
Metge, J. (1990) Te Kohao o te Ngira. Culture and Learning: education for a multicultural society. Wellington, Learning Media.
Provides practical ideas to help schools become less mono-cultural.
Naumann, R. (2002) Our Treaty: The Treaty of Waitangi 1840 to the present. Auckland, New House Publishers.
Aimed at intermediate and secondary school students; ambiguous about issues relating to sovereignty.
Smith, G. and Hohepa, M. (eds) (1993) The retention of Maori in schooling: a partially annotated bibliography. Wellington, FRST
Several hundred annotated entries on issues related to access, participation, outcomes and retention of Maori students.
Treaty at work
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori (1997) Maori for the office: Te reo Maori mo te tari. Auckland, Oxford University Press.
A practical guide to using te reo Maori in business situations.
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