Interview with Joseph Campbell :Part of Nga Huhua Korero O Nga Tangata Kore-mahi oral history project

Joseph Campell talks about whanau and hapu ties and discusses background sources of knowledge in relation to early New Zealand history and Treaty of Waitangi. Presents views on importance of his spiritual faith and lack of faith in man-made documents. Briefly discusses whenua, difficulties in communicating with kaumatua and the loss of Te Reo, also issue of identity. Describes the meaning the Treaty has for him in relation to his spiritual beliefs. Presents the view of the Paipera Tapu as a basis in constitution structure and organization. Discusses difficulties faced by having limited facility of Te Reo, also lack of background knowledge about the Treaty. Gives views on New Zealand coat of arms and what it means to him in relation to justice and equity. Talks about marae justice system and taha wairua gives views on race-relations, the present justice system and the inequities within the system. Talks about problem of access in relation to ancestral hunting and fishing grounds, with reference to local marae trespass issue.

Access Contact - see oral history librarian

Venue - Ruatoria

Interviewer(s) - Ngawini P Keelan

Venue - Private residence, Ruatoria, East Coast

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002143

Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 30 Minutes Duration.

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0348.