LEGAL405-22A (TGA)

Treaty of Waitangi in Contemporary Aotearoa/New Zealand

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law

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Convenor(s)

Valmaine Toki

Valmaine Toki
8976
N.5.05
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valmaine.toki@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Robert Joseph

Robert Joseph
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N.4.01
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robert.joseph@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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An examination of the Treaty of Waitangi 1840 in contemporary Aotearoa/New Zealand. Consideration will be given to ways in which the Treaty guarantees might best be realised in relation to the legal system, health, education, resource management and local government.
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Paper Structure

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This is an A Trimester paper. The teaching component comprises 12 two hour lectures.

This course is FLEXI and the lectures will also be available via Zoom. The only exception to this are classes timetabled in rooms without recording functionality.

Any changes will be notified on our Moodle page.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Understand the historical background to the Treaty and its legal significance in the subsequent history of Aotearoa/New Zealand
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  • Understand how to apply a Treaty framework to a range of contemporary issues and explore ways in which the intent of the Treaty might be realised today and in the future
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  • Understand and demonstate how to identify, research and write an individual and significant piece of Treaty research
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  • Understand the global context of Indigenous rights and the Treaty
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  • Demonstrate and understand how to orally present their research
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Multi Choice
15 Apr 2022
5:00 PM
20
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2. Oral presentation
25
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3. Reflection - Critique
10 Jun 2022
5:00 PM
22
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4. Research paper
10 Jun 2022
5:00 PM
33
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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All law students are required to purchase, for use in all law papers, a copy of McLay, Murray & Orpin, New Zealand Law Style Guide, 3rd edition, Thomson Reuters (2018). This is available from Bennetts.

Alana Thomas and Corin Merrick Kia Kakano Rua Te Ture - A Te Reo Māori Handbook for the Law (LexisNexis NZ Limited, Wellington, 2019).

In addition, the Faculty of Law requires that students purchase any course materials book(s) for this paper that may be available from Waikato Print.

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Recommended Readings

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Michael Belgrave, Merata Kawharu and David Williams Waitangi Revisited; Perspectives on the Treaty of Waitangi (Oxford University Press, Victoria, 2005).

Valmaine Toki Indigenous Courts, Self Determination and Criminal Justice (Routledge, Oxon, 2017).

Ranginui Walker Ka Whawhai Tonu Matou (revised edition 2004).

Janine Hayward and Nicola Wheen (eds) The Waitangi Tribunal/Te Roopu Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi (BWB, 2004).

Please ensure that the University IP Policy is adhered to.

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Other Resources

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Additional resources will be provided during the course to support the learning that takes place in lectures. Those resources will generally be distributed via Moodle or in class.
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Online Support

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Online technical support for anything that is related to using Moodle, email or anything else which is ICT-related, can be obtained from the Helpdesk. You can email the Helpdesk at help@waikato.ac.nz or call 838 4008.

If the support is related to teaching and learning (for instance, how to use Moodle to submit work), the Centre for Tertiary Teaching and Learning (CeTTL) can provide guidance and one-to-one support. The CeTTL staff can also provide guidance on how to approach an assessment task. They are located in the Student Centre on Level 1 (opposite the Bennetts' Bookstore entrance).

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Workload

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Students should expect to spend 150 hours in total on this paper. In addition to lecture attendance, significant time will need to be spent on background and complementary reading. Students should allow for periods of more-focused research time in the preparation of assignments.

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: LAWS405, LEGAL505

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