Series Classification: G (General Audiences) | Produced for RNZ by Haututū Creatives with support from Te Māngai Pāho
Treaty Talks is a visual podcast hosted by Kara Rickard that dives deep into the history and impact of Aotearoa's founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The series aims to cover the essentials of this crucial agreement between Māori and the Crown.
Throughout the series we hear from a range of Māori experts—lawyers, academics, and treaty educators—who break down what a treaty is, why it was needed, and the key differences between Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the English version, the Treaty of Waitangi.
Each episode delves into different aspects of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the topics surrounding it. From the arrival of Captain Cook and the establishment of the New Zealand Company to Treaty Settlements and constitutional transformation, this series covers it all.
Treaty Talks is a powerful exploration of Aotearoa's history and the ongoing struggle for Māori rights. It's a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand and break down Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Treaty Talks | Trailer
3 Feb 2025Treaty Talks is a visual podcast hosted by Kara Rickard that dives deep into the history and impact of Aotearoa's founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Read more Video
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Treaty Talks | Episode 1: An Overview
3 Feb 2025We dive into Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it’s shaped Aotearoa. Kara Rickard sits down with treaty experts, educators, and lawyers to delve deeper into the historical context of pre-arrival. Read more Video
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Treaty Talks | Episode 2: Peter Adds
3 Feb 2025The kōrero covers how early European settlers showed up in Aotearoa and changed everything for Māori, kicking off with Abel Tasman in 1642 and James Cook in 1769. Read more Video
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Treaty Talks | Episode 3: Eru Kapa-Kingi
3 Feb 2025The kōrero looks into the significance of He Whakaputanga (the Declaration of Independence) in 1835, which affirmed Māori sovereignty prior to the Treaty of Waitangi. Read more Video
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Treaty Talks | Episode 4: Dr. Ella Henry
3 Feb 2025Dr. Ella Henry shares her insights on the history, resilience, and future of Māori. She deconstructs the myths and misconceptions surrounding life before Pākeha arrival. Read more Video
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Treaty Talks | Episode 5: Dr. Luke Fitzmaurice-Brown
3 Feb 2025Dr. Luke Fitzmaurice-Brown, a lawyer and treaty educator, explains how the principles of Te Tiriti of Waitangi were established in the '70s and '80s to interpret the treaty. Read more Video
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Treaty Talks | Episode 6: Te Wehi Wright
3 Feb 2025This episode goes deeper into colonisation of Māori. Te Wehi, an educator, shares how settlers deliberately undermined Māori language, land, and culture through laws and policies. Read more Video
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Treaty Talks | Episode 7: Dr. Carwyn Jones
3 Feb 2025We explore the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal, the Treaty settlement process, and the recognition of tikanga Māori as the first law of Aotearoa. Read more Video
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Treaty Talks | Episode 8: Veronica Tawhai
3 Feb 2025Veronica Tawhai joins us to unpick what it might take to restore tino rangatiratanga in Aotearoa. Read more Video
Treaty Talks
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