PROPERTY 382 : Māori Land Issues

Business and Economics

2023 Semester Two (1235) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

History of land conflicts in New Zealand, Waitangi Tribunal process, and development of portfolio management strategies.

Course Overview

The goal of the course is to demonstrate Māori land development through three case studies of iwi: Ngāi Tahu, Waikato-Tainui, and Ngāti Whātua. Each iwi represents a journey through colonisation and how land is the centre point of their resistance, renaissance and resilience. 

The course encourages students to respect and embrace different relationships people have with land and property. The course utilises Māori land to demonstrate different worldviews people have towards resources. 

Through research and investigation, the course develops students to have solution seeking capabilities. Student will learn to identify problems particular to Māori land and apply solutions.  The course uses students' disciplinary knowledge related to the history of Māori land issues in New Zealand, equipping them with an understanding for dealing with iwi and tribal territories.

Students are expected to attend four compulsory all-day wānanga. Held on the marae, each wānanga will be one day from 9.30am-4pm.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: 90 points from PROPERTY 211-281

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Property

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Analyse the implications of historical Māori land tenure system and the application of the Te Tiriti principles such as manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga towards land (Capability 6)
  2. Discuss the application of Te Tiriti principles in the Waitangi Tribunal and the Treaty claims settlement process and its impact on Māori economic and property development. (Capability 6)
  3. Recognise and describe the significance of tikanga Māori (Māori protocol) when engaging with Māori and Māori organisations; This includes recognising ethical issues in a variety of settings and strengthening awareness and respect for different world views (Capability 1 and 5.2)
  4. Research the history of a Māori land block from its title investigation, registration, ownership and succession through to the present day; and propose solutions for landowners. (Capability 3)
  5. Critically analyse case studies in contemporary Māori property management and development; (Capability 2)
  6. Discuss the growing Māori economy and asset base, and how Māori and iwi are increasingly contributing to New Zealand's economy (Capability 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Essay 1 15% Individual Coursework
Essay 2 15% Individual Coursework
Essay 3 15% Individual Coursework
Major Research Report 35% Group & Individual Coursework
Wananga tests x4 20% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6
Essay 1
Essay 2
Essay 3
Major Research Report
Wananga tests x4

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For each module students are expected to attend four wānanga. Each wānanga is one day on a marae or area of cultural significance. Wānanga make up 28 hours of face-to-face contact.  Online tutorials and reading make up 60 hours, 54 hours of work on assessments and essays.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials will be available as recordings.
The activities for the course are scheduled as four all-day wānanga to be held at Waipapa Marae on campus. 

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

We will hold a marae-based evaluation process.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 21/11/2022 08:39 a.m.