Te Mana i Waitangi - Tūrangawaewae
This module introduces concepts of identity and belonging to foster an inclusive view of the Treaty of Waitangi as belonging to and being relevant to all New Zealanders, and to deepen understanding of the human rights dimensions of the Treaty.
Human rights are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. In order for us to be able to contribute to a free, just and peaceful society, we need to know what human rights are and why they are important.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain what tūrangawaewae is about
- Identify rights and responsibilities inherent in tūrangawaewae
- Relate tūrangawaewae to your own life
Requirements:
Time: 35 minsSound and Video: BOTH
Completion: Finish all exercises and review all content. Limited attempts. Feedback is provided
Recommended prior learning: N/A
Recommended post learning: Introduction to Human Rights | Timatatanga Tika Tangata
Te Mana i Waitangi - Te Tiriti
Te Mana i Waitangi Te Tiriti is on increasing awareness of the human rights dimensions of the Treaty of Waitangi, the Crown’s responsibilities and obligations as a Treaty partner, improving policy development and Crown iwi relationships and engagement, by increasing public awareness of the Treaty of Waitangi as NZ’s founding human rights document and its role and importance for human rights in Aotearoa - New Zealand.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the background to the signing of te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Explain the differences and meaning of the texts
- Explain the link between human rights and te Tiriti
- Describe some practical ways people honour te Tiriti, and how it is relevant in your own life
Requirements:
Time: 45 minsSound and Video: BOTH
Completion: Finish all exercises and review all content. Limited attempts. Feedback is provided
Recommended prior learning: Te Mana i Waitangi – Tūrangawaewae
Recommended post learning: Introduction to Human Rights | Timatatanga Tika Tangata
Te Mana i Waitangi – Te Mana Iwi Taketake
This module explores indigenous peoples’ rights under the United Nations
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The Declaration
affirms that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while
recognising the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves
different, and to be respected.
Indigenous peoples are entitled to all the human rights that all people
have. Yet throughout history, indigenous peoples have had their rights violated
and continue to be among the world’s most disadvantaged groups. Human rights
are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. For us to
be able to contribute to a free, just and peaceful society, we need to know
what human rights are and why they are important, and how to use and promote
them.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe briefly what indigenous rights are
- Explain some of the reasons for a Declaration on Indigenous Peoples’ Right
- Identify the links between the Indigenous Peoples' Declaration and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Recognise and apply core rights in the Declaration
- Identify ways that the Declaration can be used
Requirements:
Time: 45 mins
Sound and Video: BOTH
Completion: Finish all exercises and review all content. Limited attempts. Feedback is provided
Recommended prior learning: Te Mana i Waitangi – Te Tiriti
Recommended post learning: Introducing Human Rights | Timatatanga Tika Tangata
Introducing Human Rights | Timatatanga Tika Tangata
Get to know human rights, how they have developed over time, and how they relate to your life and the lives of others.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how human rights are defined
- Know some of the significant human rights events in New Zealand
- Relate human rights to the lives of others
Requirements:
Time: 80 mins
Sound and Video: BOTH
Completion: Finish all exercises and review all content. Limited attempts. Feedback is provided.
Recommended prior learning: Te Mana i Waitangi - Tūrangawaewae
Recommended post learning: Rights and Responsibilities
Rights and Responsibilities | Ngā Tika me ngā Kawenga
Human rights do not occur on their own. They include rights and responsibilities and determine how human beings live in society. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights says "Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of [their] personality is possible."
Understand human rights and responsibilities that belong to you, to others and to the government.
Learning Objectives:
- Know your own human rights
- Identify your responsibilities to ensure others' human rights are enjoyed
- Recognize the role of the Government to protect and promote human rights
Requirements:
Time: 75 mins
Sound and Video: BOTH
Completion: Finish all exercises and review all content. Limited attempts. Feedback is provided.
Recommended prior learning: Introducing Human Rights
Recommended post learning: The Treaty of Waitangi 1840
The Treaty of Waitangi 1840 | Te Tiriti o Waitangi 1840
Explore the human rights dimension of Treaty of Waitangi 1840, the first of the three human rights pillars in New Zealand:
New Zealand has made a commitment to comply with international human rights standards and has strengthened this commitment by developing mechanisms that set out human rights standards in law.
The Treaty of Waitangi is New Zealand's founding human rights document. This module introduces you to the Treaty of Waitangi and illustrates how the Treaty links with important human rights concepts and legislation.
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate a beginning knowledge of the human rights dimensions of the Treaty of Waitangi
- Understand the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi.
- Can apply Treaty of Waitangi concepts in your own life
Requirements:
Time: 80 mins
Sound and Video: Both
Completion: Finish all exercises and review all content. Limited attempts. Feedback is provided.
Recommended prior learning: Rights and Responsibilities
Recommended post learning: The Bill of Rights Act 1990
The Bill of Rights Act 1990 | Te Ture Pire o ngā Tika 1990
New Zealand has made a commitment to comply with international human rights standards and has strengthened this commitment by developing mechanisms that set out human rights standards in law. Understandthe Bill of Rights Act 1990, the second of the three human rights pillars in New Zealand.
New Zealand was one of the founding members of the United Nations. Led by Prime Minister Peter Fraser, we also played a key role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Bill of Rights Act in 1990 sets out many rights and freedoms that apply to people, companies and organisations. It places a limit on the actions of those in Government and other bodies performing a public function so as those rights are protected.
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate a beginning knowledge of the Bill of Rights Act
- Understand the importance of the Bill of Rights Act.
- Can apply Bill of Rights Act concepts in your own life
Requirements:
Time: 60 mins
Sound and Video: BOTH
Completion: Finish all exercises and review all content. Limited attempts. Feedback is provided.
Recommended prior learning: The Treaty of Waitangi 1840
Recommended post learning: The Human Rights Act 1993.
The Human Rights Act 1993 | Te Ture Tika Tangata 1993
New Zealand has made a commitment to comply with international human rights standards and has strengthened this commitment by developing mechanisms that set out human rights standards in law. Discover the Human Rights Act 1993, the third of the three human rights pillars in New Zealand.
New Zealand was one of the founding members of the United Nations and played a key role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Human Rights Act was introduced in 1993 with a focus on protecting all in New Zealandagainst unlawful discrimination; and reinforces the fundamental rights and freedoms that everyone is entitled to.
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Human Rights Act
- Understand the importance of the Human Rights Act
- Can apply Human Rights Act concepts in your own life
Requirements:
Time: 70 mins
Sound and Video: Both
Completion: Finish all exercises and review all content. Limited attempts. Feedback is provided.
Recommended prior learning: The Bill of Rights Act 1990
Recommended post learning: The International Human Rights System
6. International Human Rights System| Te Pou Tarawaho Taiao Tika Tangata
After World War II, it was internationally agreed to identify the rights of all the world’s peoples and to find ways to ensure that individual governments respected these rights. Following the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, many other human rights treaties, and mechanisms for ensuring that governments meet their human rights obligations, have developed.
This module introduces you to the international human rights system and how you can engage with it in order to improve human rights in New Zealand.
Learning Objectives:
- Know the significant international human rights treaties ratified by New Zealand.
- Understand the importance of the international human rights system to human rights in New Zealand.
- Have a beginning understanding about how to engage with the international human rights system.
Requirements:
Sound and Video: Both
Completion: Finish all exercises and review all content. Limited attempts. Feedback is provided.
Recommended prior learning: The Human Rights Act 1993.
Recommended post learning: N/A
Human Rights Resources | Ngā tohu tohu Tika Tangata
A collection of links and printable documents of additional human rights resources.