Our legacy of peace
“As November 5, the anniversary of the invasion of Parihaka, reminds us, non-violent peaceful protest is rooted deep within this nation’s whakapapa.” — Alistair Reese.
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Author: Alistair Reese
Restoring the mana of the Treaty
“Before we can be reconciled by the Treaty, we need to reconcile the Treaty to itself and restore its mana.” — Alistair Reese.
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Pākehā identity and the Treaty
“Although Pākehā ‘enjoy’ the political, social, and economic advantages of a dominant people, in the deep area of our identity, we are insecure and somewhat challenged.” — Alistair Reese, Pākehā theologian and historian.
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Waitangi: An oral covenant
“Despite its historical and cultural significance, the fourth article of the Treaty, the oral, has often been neglected.” — Alistair Reese.
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A betrayal of trust
Historian Alistair Reese backgrounds the history behind last weekend’s apology from the Anglican Church to Tauranga tangata whenua for the betrayal that led to the loss of their land.
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