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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 Te Tiriti/Treaty Politics
Subject Politics
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
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.

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 Te Tiriti/Treaty Politics
Subject Politics
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
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

Students engage with te Tiriti o Waitangi in its historical context and then apply that analysis to five case studies of contemporary Treaty policy.

Teaching Arrangements

The paper is taught through lectures and self-directed student learning carried out through structured group discussions. There is a terms requirement to attend the two-hour 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.
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