Revitalizing Te Ika-a-Maui: Māori migration and the nation (original) (raw)

The paper explores the significance of Māori migration narratives, particularly the myth of Maui and Te Ika-a-Maui, in shaping New Zealand's national identity. It critiques the reduction of Māori history to pre-history and calls for a reevaluation of historical narratives that includes Māori perspectives. The author advocates for a transformative approach to the national narrative that acknowledges the past, addresses colonization, and involves collaboration between Māori and Pākehā to create a more inclusive understanding of nationhood.