Tūturu S2 | Kaupapa 4 | Colonisation

Early European colonisation deeply reshaped Aotearoa, embedding new laws, Christianity, and land loss into Māori life. Over time, these changes became normalised, leading to Māori accepting less than they deserved.
In our fourth wānanga, Te Otane Huata, Dayle Takitimu, Tina Ngata, and Bianca Ranson delve into how colonisation mirrors an abusive relationship on a collective scale. This challenging relationship has profoundly impacted the opportunities and pathways available to Te iwi Māori, creating obstacles that they continue to navigate.
Their discussion also covers ongoing efforts to heal, empower, and reclaim Māori identity. Bianca Ranson reinforces this with her comment that “Indigenous people are lighting the fires of liberation,” as awareness grows through protests, activists, academics, and media. Tina Ngata adds that “Kind colonialism is only ever kind when you are not pushing back. The moment you are not complicit and compliant, it is not kind anymore.”
Moving towards tino rangatiratanga will require collective support and vigilance in these efforts.
Whakarongo mai, mātaki mai e te iwi ✊🏼
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[@JoseSolveira]

Dearly Wonderful Maori People and Nation, I'm coming to You Very soon. As soon as Your Wise Elders see me. They won't be in any doubt of WHO is standing in front of them. I Promise You that the best is yet to come. In Unity We Will Release ALL the occupied Countries, All the oppressed Natives World Wide! I DO GIVE YOU MY WORD IN THE NAME OF GOD!🙏💜🌟❤ Let's Unite & Break The Chains of Oppression!🙏 NAMASTE, ALOHA ❤

[@beyondtawhito]

Whakaaro Ataahua team thanks for sharing, heard it mentioned in the Korero that a lot of us became colonised which actually helped me to break away from that mindset over time, Narcissism & Māori Intergenerational Trauma I think is one of the biggest issues we have as Urban Māori & at present there has been a Silent War running through the Family for decades that targets the pepi & tamariki including the rangatahi by stupid uncles that have a silent rage & also dominate the Mahi Tupuna of Whakapapa & Whenua just like what the Colonial Monotheism church leaders still do to this day. There needs to be a some sort of mahi where these types of scenarios can be dealt with to make the journey back to Whenua as short as possible instead of decades and more decades.

[@2wahineandadog]

Over too soon - powerful words and thoughts. Honestly I hadn't previously understood why there was such backing for Palestine, other first Nations I get & support but I don't think I truly understood Palestine's position before. I was always of the opinion that we needed to care for our own people first but I now understand that it will take all first Nations to rise together... Please let this push further ahead

[@emarainaratima4451]

Āe awhi tautoko this comment😍

[@mahitahiagencynz]

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[@todretex]

It’s frustrating to see revisionist histories shaping narratives that oversimplify the past. They focus on the violence when the British arrived, but Māori on Māori conflict was often far more brutal. The introduction of Europeans ended some practices that were harsh for certain people, but it also escalated the violence with the arrival of firearms, which made things even worse for Māori. (Especially by Māori). It’s easy for those who are likely more than half Pākehā to talk about ‘us vs. them’ without understanding the real complexities of history. They live in modern comfort, disconnected from the harsh realities of the past. They have no blisters on their soft hands, no scars on their bodies, and their struggles are nowhere near what their ancestors faced. Culture in 1820 was vastly different from today. We live in warm homes, with food on the table, access to medicines, and modern conveniences. Māori survived in incredibly tough conditions-no heating except for smoky fires, no refrigeration, no flour or beef, limited clothing, and scarce food sources. They were hardened by a harsh environment, but they were also incredibly resilient, trading and adapting as they saw the potential in new opportunities. We respect that toughness and recognize that all of our ancestors, Māori and Pākehā alike, endured hardships that we can’t fully comprehend today. 200 years ago, life was a constant struggle for survival. The Māori were no strangers to hardship, and their toughness wasn’t just physical-it was a strategic and cultural resilience that allowed them to adapt quickly, especially in the face of new technologies and ideas. Yes, the British had their own challenges in settling here, but let’s not forget that life was hard for everyone back then. We need to respect the historical context and understand how both Māori and settlers navigated the brutal realities of the world they lived in. Our ancestors were far tougher than we are today, and life 200 years ago was a very different place than we often imagine. Revisionist histories ignore the toil and suffering that life entailed. It wasn’t just blood, sweat, and hard labor-it was survival. Steel and mixed metals changed the world. Composites, alloys, and modern materials reshaped it again. From horse-drawn carts to motorized vehicles, then electricity and power. The old world was a different place, and some people lack the imagination to fully grasp that. Soft, soft hands, soft chairs, Soft perspectives, and warm cups of coffee. The experts on life and everything.

[@JoseSolveira]

I suggest you to do this: Collect All the Elders, Shamans and Tribe Chiefs and start preparing yourself by invoking the Divine Forces to come and help you to restore order in the Chaos that reigns in Your Country and Islands!🙏💜🌟

[@bazxt6]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, e hoa mā... so enlightening and uplifting. Haere tonu, whāia tonutia kia puta i whei ao ki te ao marama...

[@charleswalker2484]

If anything the era of imperialism is here again. Systemic violence existed in this land before and after colonisation. Although it's evil, it wasn't the entirety of the situation.

[@lastkingz7386]

Yep Maori gave there sovereignty up to save themselves from being dinosaurs ,

[@TahanaWhite]

Do you know If the Draft version 3 and 4 of the treaty sits in Washington dc?

[@JRTIGER07]

Whats the Treaty doing there 🤔 Both Te Reo Maori & English Version 🤔

[@taraiapeeni3618]

Hongi Taraia Peeni. While I acknowledge the evils done, it was an evil that by necessity brought God’s Grace. Interesting fact, like most indigenous people, our legends find their origin from the Holy Bible. Paikea, the whale rider, taken from Jonah; Maui vs the Sun, taken from Joshua. That being said, I'm not saying we have special rights is being God's people but legends have origins of truth, most get exaggerated through oral transmission around the hangi pit. The best thing that could ever happen to indigenous people is the Gospel. The colonisers have such beautiful feet, they brought the gospel of Christ to our ears where salvation from the wrath of God is offered freely to all without prejudice. I realise I may get called uncle Tom etc, but the truth is we are better off. We would still be eating the hearts of chiefs, or worse, not even exist! By by God providence, he used a necessary means to bring the gospel to our shores, to which we should praise him for his Magnanimous saving of savages!

[@kjmax1068]

Long live Palestine ❤

[@Runninlejit]

You mean Arabs who invaded in the 6th century. Israel has more of a claim to the land.

[@dgm2593]

Its time to take the whistle off this crown government and give the whistle back to Rangatira Chiefs.

[@dgm2593]

Its time for the "Chiefs of the United Tribes" to setup a Beehive Government in Waitangi to govern Maori customs and incorporate trade and business by promoting and utilising each tribes land wealth and resources internationally.