What we do: Treaty of Waitangi workshops

Have you ever wondered about the history and relevance of the Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand

today? Why didn't you learn about the Treaty at school or in tertiary education? Why do Maori keep

raising it as a grievance? Perhaps the best way you can answer your questions is to attend a Treaty of

Waitangi workshop. These are presented by Waitangi Associates (for more information visit

www.waitangi.co.nz), facilitated by the Napier Pilot City Trust.

The workshops provide an environment in which people can explore the Treaty of Waitangi and its'

implications in a safe, non-confrontational, participatory process. A framework is provided to enable

participants to understand the contemporary debate. Although primarily for Pakeha, the workshops are

open to all who wish to attend.

The workshop covers: cultural identity, honouring our stories, global colonisation, origins of NZ

settlement, NZ history pre-Treaty, the signing of the Treaty, post-Treaty legislation, assimilation -

consequences of colonisation, sovereignty issues, the Waitangi Tribunal and settlements,

contemporary issues - implications and models for the future.

The workshop is led by Robert Consediine who has had over 20 years experience as a Treaty

educator, working in more than 150 organisations. He enjoys wide community and organisational

support. As a best selling author he has also introduced the workshop process to groups in Canada.

A copy of "Healing Our History: The Challenge of the Treaty of Waitangi", a resource book of handouts

and a certificate will be provided to all participants during the workshop.

Grow the conversation newsletter

Is for anyone who has attended or is interested in attending a Treaty of Waitangi newsletter. To find out

more and download copies click here.

Comments from past workshop participants:

"Wow! I feel stretched, stimulated, emotionally challenged, inspired, edicated and thankful. I feel

incredibly lucky to have been able to do this workshop. It was totally professional."

"Robert is respectful of all participants. The workshop was conducted at a very good pace with

opportunities to express our views."

"A privelege to be led by someone who has read and studied so widely on criticial issues affecting our

country."

"It was stimulating and exciting. Loved the use of timelines. Brought it all alive. I have a much better

understanding of everthing."

"Kei te mihi nui kia a koe ano to aroha me te awhi ki te roopu nei. Great to have a pakeha delivering this

history with such passion and quality. Everyone in Aotearoa should know this."

2012 information

The dates for the 2012 workshops will be the 4th and 5th of May and the 9th and 10th of November

and will cost $295 for waged and $147.50 for low income persons. The workshops run from 9.00am

to 4.30am each day and include lunch and morning / afternoon teas. People living outside Hawke's

Bay are very welcome to register for the workshop however you must find your own accommodation

and make your own transport arrangements (email us if you want some suggestions matched to your

budget).

Click here to download the 2012 brochure (in PDF format)

For further information or to register contact the office or Kerry Kitione (Pilot City Trustee) at 104

Avondale Road, Taradale, Napier, 4112; Phone / fax (06) 844 6840 or Mobile 021 130 9789 or Email

kkitione@xtra.co.nz

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