'To work out their own salvation' : Māori constitutionalism and the quest for welfare

Discusses the constitutionalism of welfare in relation to Māori. Reflects on the exclusion of Māori from the design of the welfare state. Looks back on how Māori have sought to exercise a distinct notion of civic decision-making power and to secure political as well as social control over Māori welfare outcomes. Outlines some examples of Māori civic collectivism that sought to achieve better Māori welfare outcomes - the rūanga of the 19th century, the Māori Councils Act 1900, the Māori War Effort Organisation, the Māori Social and Economic Advancement Act 1945, and the Māori Community Development Act 1962. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.