Conversations About Indigenous Rights

Download or read book Conversations About Indigenous Rights written by Selwyn Katene and published by Massey University Press. This book was released on 2018-07-09 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The UN declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples is a deeply significant document. This book reflects on the tenth anniversary of the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Declaration and examines its relevance in New Zealand. It shows the strong alignment between the Treaty of Waitangi and the Declaration, and examines how the Declaration assists the interpretation and application of Treaty principles of partnership, protection and participation. Starting from a range of viewpoints and disciplines, the authors agree that in Aotearoa New Zealand the journey to full implementation is now well underway, but warn that greater political leadership, willpower, resources and a stronger government commitment is needed.