The state of Māori rights
Book • 2011
The State of Māori Rights, updated by Professor Margaret Mutu, surveys the legal and political landscape affecting Māori in Aotearoa, tracing developments since the book's first edition.
Mutu analyses government policy, Treaty of Waitangi implementation, and the social consequences of legislation on Māori self-determination.
She discusses contemporary flashpoints, including UNDRIP, He Puapua, and co-governance debates, offering both critique and pathways for advancing tino rangatiratanga.
The book combines scholarly analysis with activism, intended to inform both Māori communities and wider New Zealand audiences.
It highlights the resilience of Māori institutions, language revitalisation, and the continuing struggle for rights and recognition.
Mutu analyses government policy, Treaty of Waitangi implementation, and the social consequences of legislation on Māori self-determination.
She discusses contemporary flashpoints, including UNDRIP, He Puapua, and co-governance debates, offering both critique and pathways for advancing tino rangatiratanga.
The book combines scholarly analysis with activism, intended to inform both Māori communities and wider New Zealand audiences.
It highlights the resilience of Māori institutions, language revitalisation, and the continuing struggle for rights and recognition.
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