About this episode
Dave Letele interviews Roimata Smail about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for Māori and Aotearoa today.
This week, Dave sits down with Roimata Smail — Māori lawyer and author — to unpack Te Tiriti o Waitangi in simple, real terms. From what we’re taught in school, to what actually happened — she breaks down the foundations of Aotearoa, the loss of Māori land, and why it still impacts us today. They also dive into the current state of the country, the backlash we’re seeing, and why education — not division — is the path forward. A powerful, honest kōrero about truth, history, and building a better future together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Dave Letele
Guest: Roimata Smail
Topics covered
- Māori history
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- education
- land loss
- Aotearoa
- current events
Keywords
- Māori
- lawyer
- author
- education
- history
- land loss
- Aotearoa
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Places: Aotearoa
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