Understanding Tino Rangatiratanga and Māori Sovereignty

Year 6 NZ History Exploring Māori Self-Determination 30 minutes

What is Tino Rangatiratanga?

Māori word meaning 'absolute sovereignty' Also means 'self-determination' Māori people having control over their own people, land, and culture About maintaining mana (power and authority)

The Tino Rangatiratanga Flag

Think-Pair-Share: Flag Observations

Look at the Tino Rangatiratanga flag What do you notice about the colours? What does the koru symbol remind you of? Share your thoughts with a partner

Why is Tino Rangatiratanga Important to Māori?

Represents Māori rights and identity Connects to ancestral traditions and values Ensures Māori culture is preserved and respected Allows Māori to make decisions about their own communities

Connection to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Tiriti was signed in 1840 Agreement between Māori and the British Crown Promised Māori would keep authority over their taonga (treasures) Tino Rangatiratanga was part of this promise

Role-Play: Treaty Agreement

One student acts as a Māori leader Another acts as a British official Show the idea of agreement and respect Demonstrate how both parties made promises

Reflection and Assessment

Draw the Tino Rangatiratanga flag Write one sentence about what Tino Rangatiratanga means to you Share your ideas with the class if you feel comfortable