The different meanings in the Maori and English Treaty text of Kawanatanga and Tino Rangatiratanga

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These papers explore the different meanings in the Maori and English Treaty text of Kawanatanga and Tino Rangatiratanga . Definitions are offered by Young, Kawharu and Ngata. This paper suggests that the Treaty established a bicultural framework for social organisation. Legislative processes have since gained ascendancy over Tino Rangatiratanga and the bicultural framework.

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Kawanatanga, Tino Rangatiratanga, Treaty of Waitangi

Primary author: Unknown

Publisher: Unknown

Publication format: Education hand-out

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Publication availability: Yes

Publication location: Treaty Resource Centre

Content type: Explanation of Treaty, Injustice, Kawanatanga, Treaty generally, Treaty itself

Culture related topics: Bi-cultural

General related topics: Colonisation, Equity/justice/fairness, First Peoples’ rights

Historical period: 19th