Kotahitanga : the search for Māori political unity / Lindsay Cox.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-230) and index.

Foreword -- He Kupu Whakatau -- Preface -- 1. The Emergence of Maori Sovereignty -- Sovereignty: The British View -- Maori Nationalism -- The Basis for a Thematic Approach -- 2. Tribal Unity: Cultural Predeterminants -- Ma Pango Ma Whero Ka Oti -- Sources -- Social Organization -- Militarism as a Catalyst for Unity -- Concerted Economic Activity -- Specificity of Purpose -- 3. Kawanatanga: A Catalyst for Kotahitanga -- The Treaty of Waitangi -- Constitutional Abrogation of Tino Rangatiratanga -- 4. He Whakaminenga o Nga Hapu -- Characteristics of Theme One -- The Declaration of Independence -- Ko Te Kingitanga o Aotearoa -- Paremata Maori -- 5. He Iwi Tahi Tatou -- Characteristics of Theme Two -- Grey's Runanga System -- The Young Maori Party -- The Maori Councils of 1900 -- The Maori War Effort Organisation -- The New Zealand Maori Council -- 6. He Paihere Tangata -- Characteristics of Theme Three -- The Ratana Movement -- Te Ropu Wahine Maori Toko Te Ora -- The Mana Motuhake Political Party -- 7. Te Whakakotahitanga o Nga Iwi o Aotearoa -- The Need for Urgency -- Origin -- Ratana Pa, 14 August 1989 -- The Whakakotahi Taskforce -- Turangawaewae, 14 July 1990 -- Congress Activities -- Relationship with the State -- The Eight Goals of Congress -- Cooperation with other Maori Authorities -- Conclusion -- 8. Conclusions -- App. 1 He Wakaputanga O Te Rangatira-tanga O Nu Tirene/Declaration of Independence in New Zealand -- App. 2 Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi -- App. 3 Resolutions of Kohimarama Hui -- App. 4 Treaty of Waitangi Hui Signatories, 1892 -- App. 5 Native Rights Bill 1894 -- App. 6 King Tawhiao's Constitution, 1894 -- App. 7 The Maori Councils Act 1900 -- App. 8 Taskforce Recommendations to the Hui Whakakotahi -- App. 9 National Maori Congress Constitution -- App. 10 The Eight Goals -- App. 11 Participation at Ratana Hui -- Bibliography -- Index.

"Since European colonization, the Maori and their needs have been ignored, marginalized, or forcibly assimilated with those of the Europeans. As a result, the Maori have continually searched for unity in a series of political, religious, and social movements. This lucid and insightful book explores Kotahitanga: the concerted operation of rangatira (elders) to develop a notion of collective Maori sovereignty. Lindsay Cox looks at the theory, history, and implications of these movements and identifies distinct themes that are necessary to gain a clear understanding of the past. Using this as a basis, Cox explores the emergence of new movements, such as the National Maori Congress, and how they will be instrumental in achieving a distinct Maori voice that is equal to and independent of European aspirations and ambitions."--Publisher description.

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