There is a lot to cover in this section. The major events, policies and changes should be covered in more detail.
However the general content can be covered quite quickly to provide a backdrop to developments in Maori and
Pakeha Race relations.
Learning intentions Students are learning to…
Focus: What were the effects of world war two and subsequent urbanisation on race relations?
Focus: What were the issues in race relations 1960-1980?
- To understand the context of changes in race relations.
- To identify developments in politics that influenced Maori and Pakeha.
- To explore the effectiveness of leadership.
- To identify perspectives.
- To discuss ‘cause and effect’ relationships in history.
Success criteria (How do students know they have achieved success?)
I can…
- I can discuss the effects of urbanisation.
- I can demonstrate they understand the impact of policy and government on race relations.
- I can discuss the influence of Maori and Pakeha leaders and initiatives.
Key Content to Cover
- The emergence of the National Party
- Maori Affairs Act 1953
- Maori Women’s Welfare League
- Urban Marae
- Maori leadership during the 1950s
- The Nash Labour government
- The Hunn Report 1960
- Whina Cooper and Mira Szaszy
- Maori Welfare Act 1962
- The Pritchard-Waetford Report 1964
- Maori Affairs Amendment Act 1967
- Race Relations Act 1971
- Labour Government 1972-75
- Muldoon’s National Government 1975-84
- New Zealand Maori Council
Urban Leadership:
- Ranganui Walker
- Mana Motuhake
Relevant Film Archive footage and Key Questions
DVD 2. IMPACT OF THE URBAN
The Maori Today, 1960
Colour footage shows how Maori have adapted into “NZ today”
What was happening in politics at this time? Note the film was produced in 1960?
How does the film reflect the thinking at the time?
Discuss assimilation/integration. Who is the dominant culture?
How much have the Maori lost in their adaptation?
Interesting statements for discussion:
“So much hinges on housing”
“They have accomplished much by adapting their traditions to suit the European and more so the 20th Century lifestyle
that was once foreign to them.”
DVD 3. RACE RELATIONS 1960s-1970s.
(Self Determination/Renaissance/The Emergence of modern Maori Leadership)
Matiu Rata Resigns, TVNZ News, 1979
Mana Motuhake leader resigns.
Why is he resigning?
DVD 3. RACE RELATIONS 1960s-1970s.
(Self Determination/Renaissance/The Emergence of modern Maori Leadership)
Race Against Time, 1983
Matiu Rata and Mana Motuhake
What is his opinion on NZ society?
What are the struggles he thinks NZ faces?
What does he say about NZ policy and infrastructure?
DVD 3. RACE RELATIONS 1960s-1970s. (The Official Line)
Rotorua Lookabout, 1969
How are Maori presented?
“Traditional costume rarely seen except as entertainment for tourists” – Maori culture becoming a commodity?
