Weeping Waters: The Treaty of Waitangi and Constitutional Change
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- Mulholland, Malcolm (Author)
- Tawhai, Veronica (Author)
Title
Weeping Waters: The Treaty of Waitangi and Constitutional Change
Abstract
Weeping Waters is a must read for anyone who wants to be informed about the current debate regarding the Treaty of Waitangi and a constitution for Aotearoa New Zealand. The book features essays from eighteen well-known and respected Maori figures including Professor Margaret Mutu, Bishop Muru Walters, Judge Caren Fox and lawyer Moana Jackson. This is the first book in recent years to offer a M?ori opinion on the subject of constitutional change. It shows how M?ori views have been ignored by successive governments and the courts and how M?ori have attempted to address constitutional issues in the past. The book also provides suggestions for a pathway forward if the Treaty of Waitangi is to be fully acknowledged as the foundation for a constitution for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Date
2010-03-01
Publisher
Huia Publishers
# of Pages
342
ISBN
978-1-77550-338-5
Short Title
Weeping Waters
Language
en
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Bens rationale:
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Kaapua Smith tracks the development of Māori political parties - those who have promoted tino rangatiratanga, or Māori autonomy,under both first past the post and mixed member representation systems. What becomes clear is that at the heart of every Māori political party is the desire to not only further Māori cultural, social and economic aspirations, but also to influence Aotearoa New Zealand at the highest level, motivated by what was promised to Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi: tino rangatiratanga.
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Mulholland, M., & Tawhai, V. (2010). Weeping Waters: The Treaty of Waitangi and Constitutional Change. Huia Publishers.
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