John Hebenton's Podcast

On Thursday 6th February we in Aotearao-New Zealand commemorated the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Events were held at Waitangi and around Aotearoa-New Zealand. So what are we commemorating: A piece of legal history of no consequence today? A tool for the British to steal Maori land? A device that allowed Maori to enjoy the benefits of being part of the British Empire and access to European technology and knowledge? A document that set out the parameters of future race relations? What does the Treaty as our founding document have to offer us today 180 years after it was signed?On Sunday 9th February Buddy Mikaere helped us look afresh at the place of the Treaty for us in Tauranga, and in New Zealand 180 years on. The first 35 minutes are his presentation and the rest is the conversation that followed between Buddy and members of the audience.Buddy Mikaere is a professional historian by qualification and specialises in Maori consultation and associated activities working on his own account. For the past f