He Reo Pōwhiri | An Invitation
Restoration, Redress, Reconciliation: A reflection on Parihaka and resolution of Māori-Crown grievances in the settlement era
Lecture by Judge Sarah Reeves and Puna Wano-Bryant
The life and work of Sir Paul Reeves was imbued by a theological and dynamic understanding of the relationship between God and human beings. In his later years he focused on the quality of relationship between Māori and the Crown, particularly in the context of Treaty settlements. He questioned whether settlement process could provide a true basis for reconciliation and new beginnings. He also wrote and spoke about Te Whiti and Tohu Kakahi, and the struggle of Parihaka to re-negotiate its history. He raised questions such as: What does Parihaka teach us about nationhood? Who owns the past? Will we be able to say what is good for Māori is good for everyone? And, can a new society rise from a divided past?
As Parihaka enters a new era with He Puanga Haeata, the reconciliation process with the Crown, this is an opportunity to reflect on the experience of the Parihaka community as they rose to the challenge of negotiating a framework for reconciliation with the Crown.
Also to look more broadly at the range of processes and strategies deployed by Māori and the Crown to resolve contemporary and historical grievances in this modern era of Treaty settlements. What processes and strategies have been successful? Will settlements be durable? And, do settlements provide a basis for true reconciliation between Māori and the Crown?
Speakers:
Judge Sarah Reeves
Judge Sarah Reeves (Te Atiawa) is a judge of the Māori Land Court and a presiding officer of the Waitangi Tribunal. She is the judge for Te Waipounamu in the Māori Land Court, and in the Waitangi Tribunal has presided over recent inquiries concerning the Ngapuhi Mandate and the wreck of the Rena. Judge Reeves is the eldest of Sir Paul and Lady Reeves’ three daughters.
Puna Wano-Bryant
Puna Wano-Bryant (Taranaki, Te Atiawa, Ngāti Awa) is an Iwi development advisor for Te Kāhui o Taranaki. Puna was chairperson for the Parihaka Papakāinga Trust throughout the recent Parihaka reconciliation process with the Crown.
Nau mai, haere mai
Rāapa, 9 o Hereturikōkā 2017, 7:00 i te pō
Wednesday, 9 August 2017, 7:00pm
MBS (Massey Business School) 2.15
Massey University Albany Campus
Auckland
Please register your attendance to the Sir Paul Reeves Memorial Lecture by clicking on the ‘Register Now’ button. Supper and beverages provided.
Background
The Vaughan Park Sir Paul Reeves Memorial Lecture was launched on 16 July 2012 to honour Sir Paul’s legacy by strengthening the connections between academia and the wider community. The annual lecture reflects a great number of interests Sir Paul held and engaged in. A senior scholar, academic or commentator is invited to contribute to subject areas such as the Treaty of Waitangi, te ao Māori, the Church, nationhood, constitutional law, governance, the United Nations, the Commonwealth, international relations, peace and conflict studies, education and health.
On the night of the inaugural lecture prior to Professor Sir Mason Durie delivering the lecture, a kowhai tree was planted at the Vaughan Park Anglican Retreat at Long Bay, and a bronze plaque blessed to mark the occasion, which fell towards the end of Matariki. Vaughan Park and Massey University are pleased to invite you to this free public annual lecture.
