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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.

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Title Primary author Content description Table of contents
A systemic view of biculturalism and change in New Zealand McKenzie, W.H. Discusses the "systemic explanation of the process that underpins and supports the relationship between Maori and Pakeha in New Zealand." "Because institutional racism provides real restraints for Maori in New Zealand, changes must be made at this level too. It is apparent that many institutions are making written changes to their institutional beliefs of practice."
A Tale of O -On being different in an organisation Kantor, Rosabeth Moss A story told about characters X and O representing those people in organisations who are in the majority and fit in and those who are a minority and do not. The illustrations tell the story and are accompanied by a short narrative per illustration. The pressures of being an O are brought to life by this device.
A taonga ignored Walker, Ranginui Walker discusses Tertiary education and the reports that recommend a graduate tax, tuition fees and student loans, the effect on families and especially the impact on Maori. He suggests the Hawke report fails to recognise teh constitutional status of Maori with certain rights guaranteed by the Treaty of Waitangi.
A timeline of Anglicans in Aotearoa from an Auckland Diocesan perspective: from missionary church through assimilation bicultural development and partnership Payne, John Time line from 1814 to 1997. Includes another version - Anglicans in Aotearoa - time line from an Auckland Diocesan perspective - 1814 - 1995.
A treaty-based multicultural future Peet, Katherine Document exploring a politics of multiculturalism that takes the Treaty of Waitangi as a relevant framework for a multicultural just future.
Abandoning the Titanic? Some Implications of Maori Perceptions of Educational and Social Influences on the Maintenance and Use of the Maori Language Benton, Nina B.E.

Abstract, Notes, References, Appendix
Access to patients and their information by the Cultural Resource Unit South Auckland Health This document outlines considerations of patient confidentiality and access to information from a best practice perspective in line with the work of the Cultural Resource Unit.

Principles, Definitions,Guidelines, Unable to consent, Special requirements for ICU
Access, not crackdown Walker, Ranginui This article discusses politics in New Zealand with Rob Muldoon; the debate over gangs and Muldoons interest in Black Power work trusts, access training programme, Te Iwi newspaper. He also discusses the Mongrel mobs Kuri Rohe Potae Trust started by Tuhoe Isaacs and their wish of transformation for the mob to get the same help from the Govt as the Black Power.
Accommodating the Polynesian Heritage of the Maori Child - A New Zealand Problem Watson, John E. The thesis of this paper is that the problems with learning difficulties sits with the teaching not with the pupils.

Introduction, The Setting, Responding to a Polynesian Heritage, The Extent of Bilingualism among Children, Avoiding Alibis for Ineffective Teaching, The Absence of Agreement Among Teachers,
Action resarch for social and educational change: National Conference/Retreat, Tangata Rua Marae - Waiariki Polytechnic, May 9 & 10, 1997 Te Puna Whai Ora

Programme -- Key note address: Maori self Determination in teh education and training of Social Workers (Tamati Cairns and Waereti Tait-Rolleston) -- 1.1 Panel of Student researchers -- 1.3 Creating honest action research groups (Eileen Piggot-Irvine) -- 2.1 Panel of student researchers -- 2.2 Utilising action resarch to initiate processes for the development of bicultural teaching and learning in a New Zealand Polytechnic (Michele Knight) -- 2.3 Can action research beused to change a research culture? (Pip Ferguson) -- 3.1 Development of Rangatiratanga within a Pakeha Context (Christine Herzog, Horiana Kupa, Bob Neufeld, Maahia Nathan -- 3.2 Rangahau and action research (Peter Cleave) -- 3.3 The triumphs and trials of a neophyte action researcher (Wendy Booth) -- 4.1 The importrance of a participatory approach in a bicultural project (Christine Herzog, Horiana Kupu, Bob Neufeld, Makere Hickery, Alemain Mohr, Marlend Borell, Patricia Fong Toy, Maahia Nathan. -- 4.2 Action reasearch for personal and social change (Jill Chrisp) -- 4.3 Regaining collegial consciousness: the cultural route to regenerating secondary teaching (Steve Barnett)
Adapting to climate change - policy recommendations from teh Maori working group "The policy options presented are responses to potential changes which may significantly impact on Iwi Maori."

Introduction -- Policy options -- Development of comprehensive community systems of support -- Acknowledgement of traditional forms of knowledge and monitoring of environmental changes -- Tree planting and catchment managment -- Protection of Natice speices -- conclusion -- References --Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand climate change programme -- Recommendations.
Address by Hon John Luxton Minister of Maori Affairs to the One New Zealand Foundation, Rotorua, Friday , 14 October 1994, 7.30 pm One New Zealand Hon John Luxton, Minister of Maori Affairs discusses issues and progress being made in race relations, bringing people together to better understand our differences and to tolerate such differences at a public meeting on aspects of Maori policy.
Adults on families Rakete, Hiria Articles and interviews with a focus on families.

Sose Fecteau, Jack Shallcrass, Keri Kaa, Let's follow up, Life on the home front, Impressions gathered
After the Treaty: Parihaka 1879-1882 : Meeting three Project Waitangi

Introduction -- Discussion of readings -- Tape: Nga Aureretanga o Parikaha -- Questions for discussion -- Evaluation -- Reading -- Legislation betrays the Treaty of Waitangi -- What maori people were promised under the Treaty -- 1840 Sydney Land Act -- Timeline of Acts,
Ake Ake Ake Kohu Morgan, Hinewirangi A poem of protest followed by a statement to remember the ancestors and to join the protests in 1990.
Allocating Fisheries Assets, Economic Costs of Delay, Report to Treaty Tribes Coalition, April 2000 New Zealand Insititute of Economic Research (Inc) This report details the economic costs to Maori and the national economy of delays in allocation of fishery assets determined by the Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries Claim) Settlement Act 1992.

Introduction, Background, Framework for analysis, Cost and benefits of quota ownership versus leasing, Quantification, Cash and shareholdings, Conclusions
An accountability model for Pakeha practioners Huygens, Ingrid "This paper outlines a model of accountability for Pakeha practitioners developed over many years as a practising community psychologist involved in research and development projects in Aotearoa in the 1980s and 1990s, during an era of contract-funded health projects, and increasing prominence of the Treaty of Waitangi."
An Act to suppress Tohungas New Zealand
An Audit Method unknown This audit method is a series of questions formulated to assist organisations in viewing their bicultural practice. It includes questions such as; Who made the decision about use of resources, is time allocated according to Pakeha or Maori rules, are Maori and Pacific Island people played off each other?

A series of questions
An important message of hope... Te Runanga Whakawhanaunga i Nga Hahi (Maori Council of Churches) Copy of the half page newspaper advert placed as part of the No Vote - Sign the Register Te Tino Rangatiratanga campaign leading up to the 1990 elections.

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