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Treaty Talks

46m

Treaty Talks, hosted by Kara Rickard, dives deep into the history and impact of Aotearoa's founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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8 episodes

Overview

We dive into Te Tiriti o Waitangi—Aotearoa's founding document—and how it's shaped Aotearoa. Kara Rickards sits down with treaty experts, educators, and lawyers to delve deeper into the historical context.
Episode 1
46m

Peter Adds

The kōrero covers how early European settlers showed up in Aotearoa and changed everything for Māori, kicking off with Abel Tasman in 1642 and James Cook in 1769.
Episode 2
1h 1m

Eru Kapa-Kingi

The kōrero looks into the significance of He Whakaputanga (the Declaration of Independence) in 1835, which affirmed Māori sovereignty prior to the Treaty of Waitangi.
Episode 3
43m

Dr. Ella Henry

Dr. Ella Henry shares her insights on the history, resilience, and future of Māori. She deconstructs the myths and misconceptions surrounding life before Pākeha arrival.
Episode 4
43m

Dr. Luke Fitzmaurice-Brown

Kara speaks with manuhiri Dr. Luke Fitzmaurice-Brown, a lawyer and treaty educator on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We hear how they were established in the '70s and '80s to interpret the treaty.
Episode 5
55m

Te Wehi Wright

This episode goes deeper into colonisation of Māori. Te Wehi, an educator, shares how settlers deliberately undermined Māori language, land, and culture through laws and policies.
Episode 6
50m

Dr. Carwyn Jones

We explore the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal, the Treaty settlement process, and the recognition of tikanga Māori as the first law of Aotearoa.
Episode 7
50m

Veronica Tawhai

Veronica Tawhai joins us to unpick what it might take to restore tino rangatiratanga in Aotearoa.
Episode 8
1h 3m

Trailers & bonus video

Trailer

Treaty Talks, hosted by Kara Rickard, unpacks Te Tiriti o Waitangi, exploring its history, intent, and impacts. We hear from passionate voices working to restore the true intent of Te Tiriti.
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