Recalling Aotearoa: Indigenous Politics and Ethnic Relations in New Zealand

by Augie Fleras, Paul Spoonley

Cultural and national identity have changed dramatically in New Zealand during the latter part of the twentieth century, with the emergence of policies on biculturalism, the development of new immigrant communities, and the increased focus on the Treaty of Waitangi and the settlement of treaty
claims. Recalling Aotearoa examines why these changes have occurred, and considers the new directions for New Zealand as a nation.

302 pages, Paperback

First published April 20, 2000

Reviews

[Malcolm · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this – Spoonley and Fleuras have been able to get inside the complicated colonial relations that are Aotearoa-New Zealand to explore complex relationships between Maori as indigenous and newcomer peoples – powerful and dominant European-sourced settlers, colonised Pacific Islanders, and newer migrants from South and East Asia. A quality, rigorous piece of writing that might seem intimidating to non-academic readers but is accessible and engaging.