Tikanga Maori and English Law -- The arrival of the Europeans -- Forging a New Land -- The New Zealand Wars Nga Pakanga o Aotearoa -- God's own country -- The First World War -- After the First World War -- From depression to radical change -- The Second World War -- After the Second World War -- The golden years -- A time of protest -- Turbulent times -- A country of change -- Setting a steady course -- The beginning of the twenty-first century -- The calm before the storm -- Unprecedented challenges -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"This book offers a unique insight into the key legal and social issues at play in New Zealand today. Tackling the most pressing issues, it tracks the evolution of these societal problems from 1840 to the present day. Issues explored include: racism; the position of women; the position of Maori and free speech and censorship. Through these issues, the authors track New Zealand's evolution to one of the most famously liberal and tolerant societies in the world"-- Provided by publisher.
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