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Te Tiriti Today

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🎯 WALT: Explore the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in contemporary New Zealand

1. Which of the following are examples of Te Tiriti principles being applied today? (Tick all that apply)

Māori health initiatives in hospitals

Co-management of national parks with iwi

English-only government services

Treaty settlement processes

2. The principle of 'partnership' in Te Tiriti today means:

Only the Crown makes decisions about New Zealand

Māori and the Crown work together on important issues

Māori have no say in government decisions

The Treaty is no longer relevant

3. Which current issue is directly connected to Te Tiriti promises from 1840?

Protecting te reo Māori language

Building more shopping malls

Importing more cars

Creating new sports teams

📝 Case Study Analysis

4. Choose ONE current Treaty-related issue (e.g., Māori health, environmental co-management, Treaty settlements, or te reo revitalisation). Explain how this issue connects to the original Treaty promises from 1840.
5. How can understanding Te Tiriti help young New Zealanders be better citizens today?
6. Complete this sentence: "The most important thing about Te Tiriti today is _________________ because _________________."

💭 Critical Thinking & Extension

7. If you could write a letter to a local leader about one Treaty-related issue, what would be your main message? Write your key points below:
8. Extension Activity: How might Te Tiriti principles guide New Zealand's decisions about future challenges (like climate change or technology)? Explain with examples.
9. Reflection: One thing I learned about Te Tiriti today: _________________
One question I still have: _________________

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