Books,  Podcasts
& Videos

Ngāpuhi Speaks

400 page independent panel report on the Ngāpuhi Stage I Claim, commissioned by Kuia and Kaumātua of Ngāpuhi Nui Tonu. We’ve use this for reading groups three times now and the change in understanding of the process of decades leading up to Te Tiriti o Waitangi has been profound. I see this as a must read for congregations to understand why Māori never ceded sovereignty. (Stu McGregor)

The Treaty of Waitangi - Claudia Orange. 

So many thought-provoking moments, like the change of foreign policy in 1839ish: 'instead of a Maaori New Zealand in which a place had to be found for Paakehaa, [the goal became] a Paakehaa New Zealand in which a place had to be found for Maaori.' Pretty profound paradigm shift. (John Catmur)

Imagining Decolonisation

A seriously good introduction to the preconceptions and blindspot inherent in particularly Pākehā settler ideology that permeates the subterranean parts of our systems, thoughts and behaviour. Unsettling, but done as a reading group, very profound. (Stu McGregor)

Also here is an interview with Moana Jackson that relates to his chapter in this book.

Taringa podcast: 

Over 300 episodes made and hosted by Maaori, exploring all things Maaori, structured around a four weekly rhythm of: Tikanga, Reo, Iwi of of the week, Ancient stories. (Stu McGregor)

Interview with Moana Jackson

In “Decolonisation and the Stories in the Land,” Moana Jackson emphasizes the power of stories in decolonization. He asserts that embracing Māori cultural narratives and values, such as tikanga and Te Tiriti, can challenge colonial histories. This fosters mutual respect and builds a society grounded in indigenous principles, leading to a more equitable future​. (“just absolute gold on a wide range of Treaty and constitutional issues”—Andrew Clark-Howard)

The NZ Wars Collection

The RNZ documentary series “NZ Wars” dives into key historical conflicts in New Zealand, such as the Waikato and Wairau battles, profoundly altering Māori-Pākehā relations. Through powerful re-enactments, interviews, and historical records, it vividly portrays the stories and repercussions that continue to influence contemporary Aotearoa. (“The RNZ NZ Wars series is rich, well-produced, and great in both podcast and video forms”—Andrew Clark-Howard)