MAORI250-18A (HAM)

Maori Politics

15 Points

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Paper Description

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This paper examines Māori and Indigenous politics in a broad sense, from key ideas such as sovereignty, tino rangatiratanga, and autonomy, through to crucial forms of resistance via various political structures including local, Iwi, national and global Indigenous movements. The aim of the course is to:

a) To develop your analytical skills in regards to Māori Politics, Māori Representation, and Māori Partnership with Treaty partners;
b) To understand the basis of Māori and Indigenous political movements and forms of resistance;
c) To critique Māori participation in political processes at local, regional, national, and international levels; and
d) To evaluate and deconstruct case studies which demonstrate the ability of Māori to influence political outcomes and policy settings.

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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught in English and consists of two lecture sessions per week. The lectures may include guest speakers and group discussion exercises.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Describe traditional and contemporary Māori political movements
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  • Critique the role of the Treaty of Waitangi in the development of Māori political movements
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  • Explore Māori and indigenous politics across different domains and contexts
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  • Describe how political arrangements and forms of development, and models of representation have advanced kaupapa Māori
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  • Demonstrate an ability to articulate their own ideas relating to Māori politics in a scholarly manner in written and oral forms
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Assessment

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There are four assessment items for this paper.

There are no compulsory components in this paper. However, to gain maximum understanding of content and to pass this paper successfully it is essential that you attend all lectures and submit all assignments.
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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. Assignment
23 Mar 2018
4:00 PM
25
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2. Open Book Test
16 Apr 2018
4:00 PM
25
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3. Annotated Bibliography
11 May 2018
4:00 PM
20
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4. Essay
15 Jun 2018
4:00 PM
30
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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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Week 1: Winiata, M. (2014) The changing role of the leader in Maori society, pp. 33-52. The University of Waikato: Hamilton.

Week 2: Hayward, J. (2004) ‘Te Tiriti o Waitangi – The Treaty of Waitangi’ in Ka’ai, T., Moorfield, J., Reilly, M. & Mosley, S. Ki te whaiao: an introduction to Māori culture and society, pp. 151-161. Pearson Education: Auckland.

Week 3: Katene, S. (2013) The spirit of Māori leadership, pp. 53-80. Huia Publishers: Wellington; Walker, R. (2004). Ka whawhai tonu matou – Struggle without end, pp. 186-219. Penguin Books: New Zealand.

Week 4: Cowie, D. (2012) ‘The Treaty settlement process’ in Wheen, N. & Hayward, J. Treaty of Waitangi Settlements, pp. 48-64. Bridget William Books: Wellington.

Week 5: Bargh, M. (2012) ‘New Māori Politics1990s-2000s’ in Keenan, D (ed) Huia Histories of Māori: Ngā Tāhuhu Kōrero, pp. 277-292. Huia Publishers: Wellington; Sullivan, Ann. “Māori Representation in Local Government.” In Local Government and the Treaty of Waitangi edited by Janine Hayward. Auckland: Oxford University Press, 2003.

Week 6: Te Aho, L. (2010). Indigenous challenges to enhance freshwater governance and management in Aotearoa New Zealand ­ the Waikato river settlement. The Journal of Water Law, 20(5), 285­292; Hudson, M., Collier, K., Awatere, S., Harmsworth, G., Henry, J., Quinn, J., Death, R., Hamilton, D., Te Maru, J., Watene-­Rawiri, E., Robb, M. (2016). Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into Freshwater Management: An Aotearoa/New Zealand Case Study. International Journal for Science in Society. 8(1).

Week 7: Sullivan, Ann. “Democracy and Minority Indigenous Representation.” In Weeping Waters: The Treaty of Waitangi and a Constitution for Aotearoa New Zealand, edited by M. Mulholland, and V. Tawhai. Wellington: Huia Publishers, 2010. (Specific chapter/s will be announced on Moodle)

Week 8: Maaka, Roger, and Augie Fleras. "Engaging with Indigeniety: Tino Rangatiratanga in Aotearoa." In Political Theory and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, edited by Duncan Ivison, Paul Patton and Will Sanders. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000. (Specific chapter/s will be announced on Moodle)

Week 9: Hudson, M., Farrar, D., & McLean, L. (2016). Tribal Data Sovereignty: Whakatohea Rights and Interests. In Tahu Kukutai and John Taylor (eds) Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Toward an Agenda, CAEPR Research Monograph Series, ANU Press, Canberra; Hudson, M., Russell, K., Uerata, L., Milne, M., Wilcox, P., Port, RV., Smith, B., Toki, V., Beaton, A. (2016). Developing a cultural foundation for biobanking and genomic research. Alternative: 4(12), 341­355.

Week 10: Durie, M. (2004). Ngā Kāhui Pou: Launching Māori Futures. Wellington: Huia Publishers. (Specific chapter/s will be announced on Moodle)

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Recommended Readings

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Durie, M. Te Mana, Te Kawanatanga: The Politics of Māori Self-determination. Auckland: Oxford University Press, 1998.

Bargh, Maria, ed. Māori and Parliament: Diverse Strategies and Compromises. Wellington: Huia, 2010.

Tomlins­-Jahnke, H. & Mulholland, M. (eds). (2011). Mana Tangata: Politics of Empowerment. Wellington: Huia Publishers.

Mulholland, M. and Tawhai, V. (eds) (2010) Weeping Waters: The Treaty of Waitangi and Constitutional Change, Wellington: Huia. Visit http://vicbooks.co.nz to check price and availability.

Winiata, M. (2014). The Changing role of the Leader in Māori Society. Hamilton: University of Waikato.

McIntosh, T. & Mulholland, M. (eds) (2011). Māori and Social Issues. Wellington: Huia Publishers.

Mead, H, M., (2003) Tikanga Māori: living by Māori values: Wellington NZ, Huia Publishers.

Smith, L, T., (1999) Decolonising Methodologies, research and indigenous people; Dunedin: Zed Books University of Otago Press, c1999.

Winitana, C. (2011). My Language, My Inspiration: The Struggle Continues. Wellington: Huia Publishers.

Durie, M. (2005). Ngā Tai Matatū Tides of Māori endurance. Auckland, N.Z., Oxford University Press.

Higgins, R., Rewi, P., and Olsen­Reeder, V. (eds). (2014) The Value of the Māori Language: Te Hua o te Reo Māori. Wellington, Huia Publishers.

King M. 1984. Te Puea Herangi ­ From Darkness to Light. Wellington: School Publications Branch, Department of Education.

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Online Support

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This paper is supported by Moodle. Look at Moodle weekly for paper readings, notices and other relevant information. Should the lecturer also wish to commmunicate outside of class hours this will normally be by News Forum on Moodle.
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Workload

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This paper has 4 contact hours weekly. Students are expected to attend all lectures and complete the required readings. This paper is worth 15 points and has a workload of 150 hours (1 point is worth 10 hours).
1.Lectures: 2 x 2 hours weekly - 48 Hours

2.Self­Directed Learning: 8.5 hours weekly - 102 Hours

3.Total: 200 hours
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