Digital Resource Library Search

These resources, from the Treaty and anti-racism movements, relate to events and actions from the 1960s to the present day. They come from a number of collections being held by TRC that are presently being digitised.

You can search by keyword or by categories, e.g., Formal group, (groups that feature in the resource); Sector (housing, health, education, media, etc.); Historical period; Format (type of resource, e.g., pamphlet, poster, report, letter, etc.) Your feedback and suggestions are appreciated.

Title Primary authorsort ascending Content description Table of contents
The Methodist Church and the Treaty Journey timeline Turner, Brian A timeline from 1822 to 1994 regarding the Methodist Church and the Treaty

Recent Methodist Conference decisions on Treaty issues
Race Relations or saving oneself from the grip of the devouring serpent Turia, Tariana Tariana Turia speaks to the National Press Club about 'Maori issues' but in particular Race Relations.
Maori families: the support system Tukukino, Hana Hana Tukukino, in this paper, discusses child abuse in Maori families; that violence need not be physical and asks, who is the abuser and who is the victim. She argues Maori family as the victim and Dominant culture - the abuser.
Maori families: the support system Tukukino, Hana Hana discusses the differences of post figurative, Cofigurative and Prefigurative phases within Maori society, child abuse, confronting the adult, remove 'at risk' children, release pressure points for the adult, realising separation is a drastic step and a loss to both child and adult, developing support systems, affirming positive aspects of the relationship, treatment plan and education.
Treaty fight over fish Tremewan, Philip Part of an Outlook series: Specially compiled for use as a classroom resource. " A case over fisheries has led the Government to pay out $1 and 1/2 million and consult on a deal over Maori fishing rights. A court of appeal case has resulted in a new bill now before Parliament."

Treaty fight over fish -- The treaty and the courts -- Court rules on state land transfer cae -- Reactions tgo Treaty of Waitangi Bill -- Suggested follow-up action.
Treaty key to NZ human rights Tremewan, Chris "A conference on human rights opens in Wellington tomorrow. Chris Tremewan argues that we need to set our own house in order before making judgements about the standards st by our neighbors." "Until the treaty is observed, the only right of Pakeha to live and govern here is the right of conquest, the fact that sufficient numbers of Maori were cheated, killed or culturally neutralized to enable the usurpation of Maori sovereignty by Pakeha power. Today, the international community questions the legitimacy of such governments in Afghanistan, Cambodia, New Caledonia, Hong Kong and East Timor."
The NZIER Report Treaty Tribes Coalition This background paper outlines the findings of an independent study by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) into the costs associated with the the non allocation of Fisheries due to unresolved legal disputes.

Background
The Treaty Tribes Coalition Treaty Tribes Coalition This background paper is a brief on the make up and background of the Treaty Tribes Coalition, it includes a list of members, iwi affiliations and the Coalition's purpose for securing allocation of fisheries held by the Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission.

Background
Why the Maori Fisheries Settlement Assets Must Be Allocated Now. Treaty Tribes Coalition "This document tells you a little about the Treaty Tribes Coalition. It backgrounds the fisheries settlement, explains how there is now only one way in which to allocate the fisheries assets and tell you about the cost of delay in transferring to Maori what today is about $700 million in fisheries assets" (pg 4).
Ikanui News Treaty Tribes Coalition News and information including a message from the Chairperson, report and analysis from Seafood Week, dates for meetings, Korero Kaweka (jokes), Panui Tangata (profile) and contact details.
Millions of Dollars of Maori Wealth Being Destroyed: NZIER Treaty Tribes Coalition This media statement reports the findings of New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER). It relates the economic cost of non allocation of fishing assets and reports the address by the chair of the Treaty Tribes Coalition, Harry Mikaere, at a Maori Commercial Fisheries Conference in Nelson.
The Optimum Allocation Model Treaty Tribes Coalition This background paper outlines the allocation model as it was developed by the Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission. It concludes with a brief statement on the model having not yet been implemented.

Background
Tom Te Weehi Treaty Times Biographical information about Tamati Paku (Tom) Te Weehi, committed to the betterment of Maori people regardless of their Iwi affiliations.
Commonly asked questions about the Treaty Documets Treaty Resource Centre; AWEA

Why is there both a Maori text and an English version of the Treaty?; Why does this poster only have the Maroi text and its translation?; What did the chiefs understand by the concept of 'government', that they were allowing the Queen to have in Article 1?; In Article 2, it looks as though the government could require hapu to sell their land - is this right?; What is the difference between the English version and the English translation?; What is the 'Confederation' referred to in the preamble and Article 1?; Do references to 'people of New ZEaladn' (Preamble, Article 2) and 'ordinatry people' (Article 3) mean that these parts refer to people of all ethnicities?; Why is 'subtribes' used instead of 'tribes' in the Preamble and Article 2?; Isn't there a fourth article?
Let's get "married" Treaty Resource Centre; AWEA

Let's get married; Parallels in our history; Current model; Thinking about relationships; Relationships; Why have relationships?
Organising a treaty workshop for your group Treaty Resource Centre The Treaty Resource Centre has produced this leaflet, in consultations with other Treaty educators, to help people get the most appropriate type of Treaty workshop for their group or organisation. Focusing on tauiwi groups, as workshops with Maori may raise different issues.

Choosing a failitator ; Planning your workshop ; Rights and responsibilities
Parts of Lord Normanby's instructions to Hobson Treaty Resource Centre Fact sheet about Lord Normanby's instructions to Hobbson, with questions to answer.
Treaty related strategies Treaty Resource Centre The Treaty of Waitangi protected Maori culture and power in relation to all that they valued. Tauiwi organisations have responded to the challenge of honouring the Treaty with a variety of strategies.
Treaty implementation homework to do before session on ---- Treaty Resource Centre A series of questions to be answered prior to attending a workshop.
Effects of Colonisation Treaty Resource Centre A diagram showing the effects of colonisation

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