HISTORY 227

Waitangi: Treaty to Tribunal

Description

A history of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi, and the Waitangi Tribunal. The course explores changing understandings of the Treaty and its role in New Zealand society since 1840. The establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal in 1975, the development of its work, and historical and contemporary claims brought before it will be studied.

Through readings and analysis students will learn about the Treaty of Waitangi in historical perspective, as well as the operation of the Waitangi Tribunal and the nature and limits of its work. Students will also develop an understanding of key themes, trends, processes and events discussed in the relevant literature while building on the historian’s skills of thinking historically and writing historical essays.

 

Assessment

Coursework + exam

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2025

Not taught in 2025

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

HISTORY 227: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in History, Health and Society or Politics and International Relations, or MAORI 130 and 30 points passed

Restrictions

HISTORY 327