Course syllabus

Politics 229
Mana Māori Motuhake.  Māori Politics and Public Policy

Course Lecturer: Professional Teaching Fellow - Aimee Matiu 

Course Tutor:  Aimee Matiu

Lecture Times:  Monday 12.00pm – 2.00pm

Room: 206-203 (Arts 1, Rm 203)

Tutorial Times: Tuesday 11.00am  - 12.00pm in 114-G13 Commerce A, Room G13; Tuesday 2.00pm – 3.00pm in 303-B09 (Sci Maths & Physics)

Prerequisites for this course:

Any 30 points at Stage 1 in Political Studies or Māori Studies

Aims of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce students to Māori politics and public policy issues and their implications for Maori. Topics include the Treaty of Waitangi, the politicisation of identity, sovereignty and self-government, representation, globalisation and the Māori economy, Māori development, and water issues.  Some contemporary and comparative indigenous policy issues will also be discussed.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course students will have some familiarity with Māori politics and public policy, and the political and policy environments in which they have developed.

Readings

REQUIRED WEEKLY READINGS ARE ON CANVAS

Recommended Readings:

Mulholland, M and Tawhai, V.  (eds) Weeping Waters:  The Treaty of Waitangi and a Constitution for Aotearoa New Zealand.  Wellington:  Huia Publishers.  2010.

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

Students who may want an introductory text to Māori politics , have a look at Walker, R. 2004. Ka Whawhai Tonu Matou Struggle Without End (revised edition), Auckland, Penguin Books.