Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi)
Politics & Policy
A course by
Lincoln University
Explore the Treaty of Waitangi and its contemporary application, covering its origins, history, principles, and ongoing significance in Aotearoa-New Zealand society.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Core skills this course teaches
Explain the origin and purpose of the Treaty
Explain why the Treaty exists, outlining the historical, social, economic, and political factors leading to its institution in Aotearoa-New Zealand.
Describe the signing and context of the Treaty
Study and describe the circumstances around the signing of the Treaty at Waitangi and other locations.
Analyse Treaty Articles and discrepancies
Discuss the articles of the Treaty and identify/explain discrepancies between the Māori and English versions.
What You're Signing Up For
This course acquaints students with the historical, social, economic, and political contexts surrounding the Treaty of Waitangi, its signing, interpretation, aftermath, and current relevance. You'll examine the Treaty’s articles, the discrepancies between the Māori and English versions, significant events in colonial and modern history, the function of the Waitangi Tribunal, Treaty settlements, and the Treaty’s impact on current commerce, land management, and society.
Course Content
- Origins and significance of the Treaty of Waitangi
- Historical, social, economic, and political context of the Treaty
- Circumstances of the signing at Waitangi and elsewhere
- Analysis of the Treaty articles and disparities between versions
- Post-Treaty events: wars, legislation, protests, sovereignty, and rights
- Reconciliation, restoration, and the Waitangi Tribunal
- Treaty principles and their relevance to Māori and the Crown
- Treaty settlements
- Contemporary significance: impacts on business, kaitiakitanga, and land management
What you need to know first
Minimum average grade of C- across specified course(s)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Public Sector
Social Policy
Community Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Roles in public policy, government, community services, or organisations focusing on Treaty issues or Māori engagement