Network Waitangi Otautahi

Network Waitangi Otautahi’s (NWO) particular emphasis is encouraging those who do not have Maori ancestry to understand the Treaty of Waitangi.

Our workshops and other activities are designed to start where people are at and are  non-confrontational. We work with three variables – the amount of time available, the expectations of those asking for our involvement and the expertise of those attending. Any two of those variables are supplied to us and we respond about the third.

We are a voluntary group, an educational incorporated society with charitable status. We are part of a wider national network of groups and individuals who are working towards a Treaty-based future in this country.

NWO accepts koha in recognition of our work on the basis of what individuals and groups can afford, while taking into account the need to ensure that any amounts paid to us will not disadvantage mana whenua planning and will not put people off engaging in the workshops and other activities.

Apart from relevant legislation, NWO is independent of government, business interests and political parties.

Visit our website or email us for more information.

Projects 2012
Main Activities
  • introductory, refresher and implementation workshops
  • shorter sessions to support Treaty work
  • producing resources
  • organising meetings on topics of interest
  • ensuring accountability to each other and to mana whenua including active involvement in bimonthly Hui Whakamana Tiriti
  • undertaking and supporting particular projects for a multicultural, Treaty-based and sustainable future.
Introductory Workshops

These workshops are designed to give everyone in the group the opportunity to learn from each other’s experiences. They start from where people are and are non-confrontational. They are aimed at exploring what it means to live in this country, what the Treaty of Waitangi says and how to work for a society based on the Treaty. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Areas covered include; ancestry and culture, cultural difference and economic issues, cultural safety, pre-Treaty history, Treaty documents, post Treaty legislation, bicultural/multicultural/partnership issues, colonisation and decolonisation, personal, cultural and institutional racism, social statistics and equity/equality issues, Treaty settlement matters and moving towards a Tiriti-based society, particularly in relation to Strong Sustainability . Participants are encouraged to develop their plan of action.

Hui Whakamana Tiriti – Honouring the Treaty

These bi-monthly Hui are open to anyone supports the kaupapa of the restoration and enhancement of Tino Rakatirataka and recognises the need to continue the discussion by working through the Treaty to achieve this collective vision, to lay the foundation for the future. For 2012 dates, venue and meeting time, please contact us.

 

 

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