Section outline

  • Term 1: Turangawaewae - My place to stand in NZ


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...NZ's unique bicultural society by interpreting the Treaty of Waitangi
    • We are EXPLORING...NZ's bicultural society by recognising the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi and its impact on Tangata Whenua
    • We are EXPLORING...NZ's bicultural society by investigating our changing demographics

    Success Criteria: I can/have...


    Activities:

    1. Homework check - the Treaty Text - answers on PDF below
    2. Revision - Translation issues
      - PDF files & label notes below
      - Kahoot
      - Quizlet - intermediate
      - News VR items
    3. Extension - Translation issues - https://nzhistory.govt.nz/politics/treaty/read-the-Treaty/differences-between-the-texts
    4. Changing Population - Percentage Bar graph activity - exercise book



    5. Timeline - what caused this dramatic population change? 
      Immigration timeline - since 1840 - cause of the dramatic demographic change
      https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/research-papers/document/00PLSocRP08011/immigration-chronology-selected-events-1840-2008

    6. Treaty of Waitangi - Welcome to NZ !!
      - Celebrating Waitangi day - https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/kids-treaty-zone-waitangi-day/
      - NZ's Waitangi day 2020 - https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2020/feb/06/new-zealands-waitangi-day-2020-celebrations-in-pictures


    THE TREATY OF WAITANGI AND IMMIGRATION IN 1840


    The Treaty is recognised as the first immigration agreement between Maori and Pakeha (European settlers). The
    Treaty originally allowed settlers to immigrate peacefully to New Zealand under the British flag. The Treaty was important, firstly, to control the thousands of future emigrants to Aotearoa New Zealand, and secondly, to protect the rights of Maori people. The benefits to both parties were clear – settlement rights for Pakeha and the natural right of the tangata whenua (the people of the land) would be respected and affirmed.

    THE TREATY OF WAITANGI AND IMMIGRATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY


    When you come to live in Aotearoa New Zealand, you should prioritise getting to know about the Treaty, as it will help you to 
    - understand the nature of society within Aotearoa New Zealand
    - realise the significance of the Treaty within every aspect of life in Aotearoa New Zealand.


    Follow Up Tasks:


    • News anchor Simon Dallow runs us through what happened in the Bay of Islands on February 6, 1840 - in this virtual reality graphic. URL
    • 2019 Te Tiriti o Waitangi File
    • 2019 Rights and Responsibilities - T of W File
    • 2019 ToW comparing 2 docs File

    • Two parties, two understandings

      What does the Treaty mean?

      For many reasons, what Māori and British actually agreed to in the Treaty has been unclear.

      A recipe for debate

      • There were two versions of the Treaty – one in English and one in Māori. They are not exact translations of each other.
      • Those who signed the Treaty brought different experiences and understandings of certain words to the signing.
      • When the British representatives took the Treaty to different Māori groups they possibly introduced it differently, and their explanations no doubt varied.

      Signing over sovereignty?

      In the English version of the Treaty, Māori give the British Crown 'absolutely and without reservation all the rights and powers of sovereignty' over their lands, but are guaranteed 'undisturbed possession' of their lands, forests, fisheries, and other properties.

      In the Māori version of the Treaty, Māori give the Crown 'kawanatanga katoa' – complete governorship. And they are guaranteed 'tino rangatiratanga' – the unqualified exercise of chieftainship over their lands, dwelling places, and all other possessions.

      These different promises don't sit alongside each other easily.

      The benefits of signing

      The reasons why chiefs signed the Treaty varied from region to region. They were influenced by the aims of iwi (tribes) and hapū (sub-tribes) and the explanations given by negotiators.


    • Kahoot - Treaty of Waitangi - basics URL
    • Treaty of Waitangi Quizlet - Intermediate URL
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    • Immigration chronology: selected events 1840-2008 URL
    • Changes in Maori and European Populations File
    • Immigration chronology: selected events 1840-2008 URL