Te Awemapara

Date: 5 Sep 1989

From: Massey University History Department. Students' Oral History Projects.

By: Keelan, Keita, active 1989; Keelan, Ngawini P, active 1989

Reference: OHInt-0151/59

Description: Comments on sharing of decision-making on the marae. Discusses the meaning of the Treaty of Waitangi to her. Talks about the denial of traditional hunting rights and confirms this as an example of the Treaty not working. Contends that the exercise of legislation in relation to trespass is contrary to the principles of the Treaty. Comments that Maori interests are not adequately served in education. Discusses Maori health and housing including the Waitakaro papakainga housing scheme. Comments on the effort of addressing issues arising from the Treaty and the high cost in time and money given the lack of satisfactory outcomes. Highlights the role of the kaumatua as a support base. Interviewer(s) - Ngawini Keelan Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 40 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2238.

Date: 29 Aug 1989

From: Massey University History Department. Students' Oral History Projects.

By: Toki, Sol, active 1989; Keelan, Ngawini P, active 1989

Reference: OHInt-0151/60

Description: Discusses involvement with the marae and Puhunga Trust. Talks about his education at school about Maori history. Comments on Rastafarianism. Discusses the Treaty of Waitangi, land issues, racial discrimination and turangawaewae. Comments on the need for a more equal share in decision-making between the Treaty partners and talks about equity in relation to laws. Discusses land issues in relation to Ruatoria and access to areas of traditional hunting.Comments on communication difficulties within the community and involvement with the runanga. Interviewer(s) - Ngawini Keelan Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2237.

Date: 15 September 1989 - 15 Aug 1989

From: Massey University History Department. Students' Oral History Projects.

By: Para, Simone, active 1989

Reference: OHInt-0151/04

Description: Simone Para talks about involvement and experiences in participation in her marae as a tour guide in Northland and the development of her knowledge of things Maori. Comments about employment opportunities and her plans to tutor in Tikanga Maori, the educational system and its inadequacy to impart knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and early Maori history. Considers elders and family important sources of information when attending hui and on the marae. Gives views on meaning of the Treaty with reference to employment, the status of Maori people, land and fishing rights. Discusses the application of the principles of the Treaty. Comments on education, kohanga reo, kaumatua participation in the system. Gives her views on tourism and Maori participation in planning and management; employment and equality of opportunity; land and fishing resources, the principles of rangitiratanga, and loss of land meaning loss of mana; on justice and the inequality of the justice system. Discusses information bases for strategies to address issues related to the Treaty, importance of a collective approach and central role of kaumatua. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Palmerston North : 1989 Interviewer(s) - Ngawini P Keelan Venue - Private residence, Palmerston North Relationship complexity - Project conducted in association with a study for paper 46391 Massey University Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002142 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0347.