Tūturu S2 | Kaupapa 4 | Colonisation

Early European colonisation deeply reshaped Aotearoa, embedding new laws, Christianity, and land loss into Māori life. Over time, these changes became normalised, leading to Māori accepting less than they deserved. In our fourth wānanga, Te Otane Huata, Dayle Takitimu, Tina Ngata, and Bianca Ranson delve into how colonisation mirrors an abusive relationship on a collective scale. This challenging relationship has profoundly impacted the opportunities and pathways available to Te iwi Māori, creating obstacles that they continue to navigate. Their discussion also covers ongoing efforts to heal, empower, and reclaim Māori identity. Bianca Ranson reinforces this with her comment that “Indigenous people are lighting the fires of liberation,” as awareness grows through protests, activists, academics, and media. Tina Ngata adds that “Kind colonialism is only ever kind when you are not pushing back. The moment you are not complicit and compliant, it is not kind anymore.” Moving towards tino rangatiratanga will require collective support and vigilance in these efforts. Whakarongo mai, mātaki mai e te iwi ✊🏼 #tūturunz #māori #indigenous #nz #tereomāori #aotearoa #colonisation #treatyofwaitangi #indigenousmovement