1Power to the People Traditionally, Maori turangawaewae was in rural areas. But most Maori now live in urban areas. Power is to be handed down to Maori people from the Government (Department of Maori Affairs) through their iwi in a process known as devolution. Devolution promises to empower Maori people. But does it work? A look at the example of North America and the transfer of power to their indigenous people.
- Start 00 : 00 : 31
- Finish 0 : 25 : 04
- Duration 24 : 33
Reporters
- Rereata Makiha (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Joe Mathias (Spokesman, Assembly of First Nations)
- Neil Sterritt (Native American Lawyer, Gitxsan-Wet'suwet'en Tribe)
- Koro Wetere (Minister of Maori Affairs, Labour Party)
- John Clarke (Spokesman, Ministry of Maori Affairs)
- Kara Puketapu (Spokesman, Iwi Transition Agency)
- Pip Winiata (Tamaki-Ki-Raro)
- Bill Tapuke (Te Whanau O Taranaki)
- Maria Brown (Spokesperson, Waipareira Trusr)
- Bert McLean (Spokesman, Tamaki Development Authority)
- June Jackson (Head, Manukau Urban Maori Authority)
- Hemana Waaka (Taura-Here O Tuhoe)
Locations
- New Zealand
- Canada
- United States