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New Zealand history and the New Zealand Wars show that an indigenous people can stand up to an oppressor.

The site for kaitiaki mäori, working on behalf of whanau, hapu and iwi, particularly on environment and resource management issues.

The Ki te Waipounamu Trust is involved in the Waitangi Treaty settlement programme for South Island iwi. Visit the site for information on the settlement process and the latest developments.

Self determination issues for indigenous people in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Part of the international push from indigenous peoples to achieve self-determination or tino rangatiratanga. Maori in New Zealand have a long tradition of struggle and resistance against colonisation and the Crown acquisition of Maori land and resources.

The New Zealand court that hears matters relating to Maori land. About 1.3 million hectares in New Zealand is designated as Maori freehold land, just under five percent of the total 26.4 million hectares in the country.

A full portal featuring New Zealand and Maori news sources, current Maori news, Maori email lists, the best Maori Web sites, links to articles, papers and reviews, and also world news.

A tribute to the people called Moriori.

The Ngati Pahauwera Section 30 Representatives site, encompassing a number of bodies governing Maori Land Court legislation, treaty claims and associated issues.

The Port Nicholson Block land claim site provides information on historical claims relating to this block of land.

Guarding the Whirinaki Rainforest and the culture of its Maori people:

A Maori news and articles Web site.

A national health promotion organisation with the specific aim of reducing the likelihood of heart related illness and death amongst Māori.

Information on the completed National Maori Land Information Project, a Government research initiative designed to find and record information on the history, ownership, location, utility and management of Maori land.

Provider focusing on individual and whanau wellbeing.

Waitangi Associates was founded in the belief that Pakeha need to understand and take responsibility for their own colonial history and for honouring the Treaty of Waitangi.