|
Ethics and Values
E T Durie.
This paper is about values and ethics in Maori research. But it also provides useful discussion on how customs and values evolve and change and relates this to the work of the Waitangi Tribunal.
Historic Tribes and Canoes 925-1998
An interesting mix of resources that includes a detailed list of waka/canoes; tribal web sites; genealogy links; the impact of the web on Maori.
Levels 5 to 8
Indigenous People and the Law
An online institute of law affecting indigenous people. Covers both New Zealand and international news and issues. Very comprehensive.
Levels 1 to 8
Maori Independence Site
A valuable site for senior Social Studies students as it not only presents a Maori perspective, it also provides a rich resource for Values Exploration and Social Decision Making.
Maori.org
This sites provides a number of sites that are relevant to Maori culture and heritage. Check out the Virtual Whare and the detailed section on Maori protocol and tikanga (customs)
There are some good visual resources on the slide show (birds, weapons etc) and on Myths and legends. At the very bottom of the webpage, there are links to other sites.
Levels 1 to 8
The New Zealand Maori Internet weblinks
Another portal site with categories such as culture, education and business. Some great finds on this site and useful for all levels. Five web-bases Maori dictionaries are found at the end.
Levels 2 to 8
Te Tomokanga: the portal
This is a huge portal site that is well worth starting at if you are doing research on any issue relating to Maori. They have links for all major Maori magazines and e-zines and history links for events and general history. It is a vibrant site set against a black background. A good range of links for Maori music and art.
Levels 2 to 8
The Volcanoes of Auckland
Set up by the ARC (Auckland Regional Council) as part of their GIS in Schools project, this site targets volcanoes as natural hazards but also provides valuable background information. e.g. Maori use of the volcanic cones.
Levels 5 to 8
The Waitangi Tribunal Reports
A comprehensive database of every Waitangi Tribunal Report. Plus a link to information about The Treaty and the Tribunal.
Levels 5 to 8
Whale Watch Kaikoura
Whaling has a long history in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Whales were (and still are) an important resource for Maori, and for early Pakeha settlers.
Levels 1 to 8
This material has been produced by UNITEC Institute of Technology
under contract to the Ministry of Education.
| 
