MĀORI 130
Te Ao Māori: The Māori World
Description
An introduction to Maori analyses of topics that are often discussed and sometimes controversial, and that continue to shape contemporary life in New Zealand. Topics include aspects of world view, philosophy and social organisation; the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Waitangi and European immigration; and contemporary issues including Treaty claims, ownership of the foreshore and seabed and constitutional issues.
For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.
Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December.
Availability 2025
Summer School, repeated Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Tiopira McDowell
Recommended Reading
Mutu, Margaret. (2011). The State of Māori Rights. Wellington: Huia.
Walker, Ranginui (2004). Ka Whawhai Tonu Matou – Struggle Without End (Rev. ed.). Auckland: Penguin Books.
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
MAORI 130: 15 points