An introduction to The Treaty of Waitangi, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, will give participants a basic understanding of some of the key concepts of Aotearoa New Zealand history. The course will cover the following moments in time: 1) Te Ao Māori / The Māori world 2) Maori and settler relationships 3) The musket wars and key issues leading up to the Declaration of Independence & the Treaty of Waitangi 4) Key figures involved in the drafting of the documents 5) The content and journey of Te Tiriti o Wait

Treaty Principles Bill Defeated: What It Means for Māori and Aotearoa Tēnā koutou whānau. In a pivotal moment for Aotearoa’s constitutional and Treaty politics, Parliament has voted down the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, a proposal that sought to fundamentally change how the Treaty of Waitangi / te Tiriti o Waitangi is interpreted and applied in law. The bill’s defeat in 2026 marks not just a political outcome – but a stand for Māori rights, tino rangatiratanga, and the honour of te Tiri