Te Mana O Te Tiriti: The Living Treaty

Author(s): Ruth Naumann

Maori Books

The Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840, is the subject of much discussion, writing and debate. Europeans are often surprised by the interest. Maori are not surprised because for them this has always been a living treaty that documents the rights agreed last century. This book documents the main events and thinking that lead to and beyond the Treaty of Waitangi.

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Ruth Naumann is an experienced Social Studies teacher and the author of numerous social studies publications.

CONTENTS:
Two different ways of living
Goblins and savages
European and Maori law systems
Land - Te whenua
The invitation of 1831
The first flag
Declaration of Independence
Why have a treaty?
The two versions of the treaty
The moving tides
Heke chops down the flagpole
Te Kingitanga
The fire in the fern
The treaty after the wars
The Parihaka story
150 years of European laws
A listening post
Recognising differences
The treaty and myths
The living treaty

General Fields

  • : 9780170950473
  • : Nelson Cengage Learning New Zealand
  • : Nelson Cengage Learning New Zealand
  • : June 1991
  • : 300mm X 215mm
  • : New Zealand
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Ruth Naumann
  • : Paperback
  • : 993
  • : 64
  • : History
  • : Colour illustrations