Venn and Karuwhā would like to acknowledge the great loss of Kingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII. His passing has deeply affected many across Aotearoa. Our thoughts and prayers are with Te Kāhui Ariki, Te Kingitanga, Waikato/Tainui and beyond.
In light of the tangi and surrounding events we will be postponing the He Tatau Pounamu events. The Hamilton event will now be on Monday, 16 September and the Tauranga event will now be on Wednesday, 18 September.
We are at a decisive moment as a nation, a time when the agreement by which tangata whenua and tangata tiriti live together is being called into question. So how can we renew and deepen our understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi? What does it mean to say that the Treaty is a sacred compact, a covenant, even? And what has been the role of the Church in relation to the Treaty? What might this require now?
In this event brought to you in partnership by Karuwhā and Venn, historian and public theologian Dr. Alistair Reese takes up this challenge, helping us to understand how the Treaty is he tatau pounamu—a covenant pathway of reconciliation. He will consider the history and context of this foundational document, including the role of the Church in its shape and interpretation. And he will weigh, with us, how best to respond—how best to honour the Treaty now.
Having already taken place in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, and Christchurch throughout May 2024, we now bring this event to Tauranga and Hamilton. Dates, venues, and links to register are below.
Tauranga
Wednesday, 18 September, 7pm-9pm
Holy Trinity, 215 Devonport Road, Tauranga
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