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 descending Content description Table of contents
Third Early Childhood Convention 1983 Early Childhood Convention Proceeding publications of papers following the Convention gathering in Ngaruawahia 1983.
Maori prefer general roll East and Bays Courier Brief news article on the breakdown of registrations on the general and Maori roll for 4 eastern bay electorates.
Cultural safety hui of Whanau Kawa Whakaruruhau, Apumoana Marae, Rotorua, June 30-July 4 1991 edited by Pauline Hill.

Kawa Whakaruruhau patterns; Acknowledgements; introduction; programme review; definitions; kawa whakaruruhau programme; Te niho mango model; The zooms and the zacs model; curriculum content; Theme 1. Historical perspective; Theme 5.  Te Tiriti o Waitangi; Recommended resources; videos; evaluation; The programe 2. Structual analysis & Maori initiatives; Theme 3. Kawa whakaruruhau o tangata whenua; Theme 4. research reports; Tutor staff development; Parallel comprehensive programme; Maori womens welfare league; recommendations
State of the Nation Collected Waitangi Day Speeches and Essays 2006-2015 Eds, Came, Heather and Zander, Amy
Foreword by Dr Heather Came 07 
Recollections of Reverend Joan Cook 09
2006
Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles for shared governance: From the Foreshore to Freshwater
Dr Betsan Martin 12
State of the Pākehā nations’ mind-set
Bob Scott 19
Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the state of the nation, constitutional change
David James 27
Te Tiriti is the Constitution
Professor Jane Kelsey 32
 
2007
Flush and forget - Pākehā and Te Tiriti
Catherine Delahunty 38
Mixed report card for the year 2007
Professor David Williams 44
The last Pākehā
Glenn Colquhoun 49
The Treaty today: Sacred covenant, simply nullity, disputed document, respected relationship?
Charmaine Pountney 56
2008
The Treaty is personal
Carol Archie 64
A Treaty lawyer reflects on the state of the Treaty relationship
Grant Powell 71
We’re all in this together: The Treaty, the economy and New Zealand’s future in the world
Rod Oram 79
A sincere form of love – stories that need to be told
Ruth Gerzon 88
2009
A conversation between Treaty Partners?
Dr Ingrid Huygens 96
2010
A Treaty based multi-cultural future
Robert Consedine 107
2011
We did not cede sovereignty
Moea Armstrong 116
The Pākehā of the future
Mitzi Nairn 121
2012
Reflections on the state of the Pākehā nation
Katherine Peet 126
2013
Thoughts around the State of the Pākehā Nation
Dr Susan Healy 134
2014
Bushwhacking towards Tiriti-based justice
Dr Heather Came
2015
A place in the circle
Tim Howard

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Electoral Reform Coalition Electoral Reform Coalition Newsletter articles include arguments for proportional representation as well as further reading and Electoral Reform Coalition organisational notices.

No Alternative to MMP, AGM, Time for Action, Maori Voters, Party List Votes, Booklists, Anderton Puzzle, Registration
From the fire into the frying pan: on feminists, anti-racists and Maori nationalism Elvidge, Jo
Te wero: the challenge England, Jane This article challenges peoples understanding of Maoridom amongst the 1990 celebrations marking 150 years of colonisation.
The Aftermath of Waitangi - Building a National Movement Evans, Ripeka Ripeka Evens outlines the history of protest and the fight for civil rights and land - Te Mana Moari Motukake. She adds commentary on organizing and revolutionary change and in going forward the requirements for building a radical Maori national movement.

Introduction, The Fight for Maori Civil Rights, The Fight for the Retention of Maori Land, A Revolutionary Goal, Towards a National Movement.
Maori Respond to Repulican Push by PM & PM Responds Fox, Derek Transcript of a Mana News Report on the Maori response to the idea of a Republic. Report led by Derek Fox includes interviews with Ranginui Walker, Joe Williams, Moana Jackson and Apirana Mahuika. Transcript of an interview by Mana News Andrew Robb with PM Jim Bolger.
Education and Racism: some recent contributions Gabriel, John This essay is a review of publications - the titles of which are listed in contents.

Language in a Black Community, Education for All, Racism Education and the State, Education and Vocational Experiences of 15-18 year old Young People of Minority Ethnic Groups
English Schools and Maori Students Gadd, B This paper explores how the structure and assumptions that set within the framework of teaching English Language alienates and creates a disfranchisement across culture and class.
Ethnic Bias in School Certificate Gadd, B This paper illustrates how the School Certificate system is a central element in the maintenance of institutional racism in New Zealand.

Introduction, Evidence for Ethnic Bias in School Certificate, Why Ethnic Bias Occurs, Table of Schools
The thorny question of biculturalism Geering, Lloyd Restoring Maori culture to an equal place with Pakeha culture is a simplistic idea, Lloyd Geering looks at in this article about the Treaty of Waitangi.
Spiritual bond of the treaty gives life Geering, Lloyd This article is a three-part look at the Treaty beyond 1990.
Racism and the Treaty of Waitangi Geering, Lloyd "Is the Treaty of Waitangi racist?. This is the 2nd of a three-part look at the Treaty beyond 1990.
Letter to Sir Graham Latimer - State Owned Enterprises Geoffrey Palmer

Contains letter To Sir Graham Latimer from Geoffrey Palmer - Deputy Prime Minister regarding the Cour of appeals decising regarding State Owned Enterprises, 20 July  1987; NZ Maori Council's response to Crown's proposal - re: court of appeal request; Memoramdun to trives concerning judgement of court of appeal; Letter to Sir Graham Latimer from Geoffrey Palmer, 3 August 1987 - in response to the letter from NZ Maori Council.
The Delivery of Te Reo Maori Pronunciation and Treaty of Waitangi Courses for Staff at Massey University, Albany - A feasibility study George, Lily This feasibility study explores the options and processes for delivering training to staff for improvement in te reo pronunciation and understanding of Te Tiriti with the expressed objective of improving the experiences and performance of Maori students at Massey University Albany.

Preamble,Identification of target groups and their requirements, Outline of proposed training events,Desirable learning outcomes,Mode of delivery and duration, Tutors and contact details, Concluding statement,Recommendations, References
Waitangi Tribunal Publications Gibbs, Bronwyn This resource sent via the Waitangi Tribunal to MIT library is a list and order form for publications related to the work of the Tribunal.

Fax cover page and note,Publications list - Tribunal Reports, Research Reports,Occasional Publications,District Reports, National theme reports,Rangahaua Whanui National Overview report,A timely new Treaty resource
State of the Nation: 2022 Gibson, Helen. The author discusses the importance for Pākehā of looking 'behind the mirror' and of continuing to examine our foundational stories and their impact. It is one of a series of reflections published on Waitangi Day each year in memory of the work of the late Reverend Joan Cook.
Black British are here to stay - A Christian View of Immigration Greater London Churches' Council An anti racism pamphlet addressing issues of racism and immigration in Britain.

So just remember, The Facts, How many people are coming in? Who is allowed in? So it's not easy to get into Britian? We Say... And Now...

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