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A Case for Constitutional Reform

23 October, 1995 | No Comments

History shows that since the first settler government the political system has never represented Maori effectively and that Maori have never had any real political control or authority.

This history will …

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Globalisation and the Treaty of Waitangi

12 October, 1995 | No Comments

Globalisation and GATT: A new form of colonialism.

Globalisation in its contemporary form heralds a new form of colonialism as the colonisation by countries during the Nineteenth and early Twentieth …

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UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples

24 September, 1995 | No Comments

A Background to New Zealand Government Objections:

Throughout the process of drafting this declaration, the New Zealand government has opposed the right of indigenous peoples to self-determination. It has isolated …

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Tino Rangatiratanga

24 September, 1995 | No Comments

This paper discusses tino rangatiratanga, which is central to a Maori understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi. It refers to Maori control of all things Maori – Maori sovereignty. Tino …

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Foundation Documents Challenge Government Policies

24 September, 1995 | No Comments

The following is a paper prepared in 1995 by CCANZ, which, while now out-of-date, provides an historical context for issues surrounding Maori in government.

Introduction

This paper indicates how the …

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The Treaty of Waitangi – A History

17 September, 1995 | No Comments

The quest for pan hapu unity and a Maori nation began in the 1820’s with some rangatira beginning to talk about a Maori parliament. Two factors contributed to the Declaration …

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Maori Representation in Parliament – Waitangi Tribunal

29 June, 1995 | 2 Comments

November 1840 – New Zealand separated from New South Wales and a Crown colony system of Government was established with a Governor appointed by Britain.

1846 – the …

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The Hirangi Hui and Constitutional Reform

1 April, 1995 | No Comments

The first major Hui in response to the “Government’s Proposals for the Settlement of Treaty Claims” was held at Hirangi Marae, Turangi on 29th January 1995 at the call of …

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