Understanding the Living Relationship of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

During this workshop you will learn about:

Historical Context:

• He Whakaputanga and overview of 1840 dynamics.
• The Treaty signings and issues in translation.
• The meaning and effect of Te Tiriti from both Māori and Crown perspectives.

Contemporary Context:

• The Waitangi Tribunal and its reports and recommendations.
• A summary of the principles of Te Tiriti / The Treaty.
• Treaty Settlements overview.
• Central and Local Government requirements (including social procurement initiatives).
• The relevance of Te Tiriti to business entities in Aotearoa New Zealand in the 2020s, including the responsibilities of directors and governors of public entities.
• Strengthening Treaty-based relationships and partnership approaches with Māori.