Overview
Examines fundamental and topical Treaty of Waitangi issues. Includes analysis of the Treaty Settlement process; investigation of the partners ‘Crown’ and ‘Māori’; and considers the implications of constitutional reforms for Māori.
The Treaty of Waitangi is an important and debated aspect of New Zealand politics. Knowledge of the Treaty and its implications is valuable for anyone living and working in New Zealand. This paper looks at contemporary issues such as the constitution, representation, freshwater management and social policy and considers these in the context of the Treaty of Waitangi.
About this paper
| Paper title | Treaty Politics |
|---|---|
| Subject | Politics |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $981.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 18 200-level POLS points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- politics@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Professor Janine Hayward
- Paper Structure
The paper addresses five Treaty topics: settlements and breaches; the constitution; parliamentary representation; water management and ownership and social policy.
- Teaching Arrangements
The paper is taught through lectures and self-directed student learning carried out through structured group discussions.
- Textbooks
Readings available on eReserve.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students will acquire knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and its historic context, and the ability to apply that knowledge to contemporary issues to critically assess the Treaty implications of those issues.