NZHA Newsletter

March 2023

Women’s and Gender Histories in 2020s Aotearoa, Te Wai
Pounamu and Moana Nui-a-Kiwa Workshop

Over two days, Rātū Tuesday and Rāapa Wednesday 21-22
Hui-tanguru February, around 50 people gathered at Waipapa Taumata Rau University
of Auckland for the first in-person gathering of the Aotearoa Gender History
Network.

The Network, started in mid-2020 by Charlotte Macdonald (Te
Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington) and Charlotte Greenhalgh
(University of Waikato), has been a lively meeting place for those interested
in women’s and gender history. Zoom meetings every 6 weeks or so bring together
people to hear short presentations on current research projects, providing an
opportunity for exchange and discussion in response.

The History Innovation Fund, University of Auckland,
generously offered assistance to enable the Network to meet in person. Funding
was supplemented by the New Zealand Historical Association – for which we are
very grateful. Funding was especially directed to enable those earlier in their
research paths to participate.

Over the 2-day Workshop 27 people presented their research
work, on a wide ranging variety of topics that took us from the late 18thC to
2020, to weaving and beautiful kakahu, to rock music, non binary and trans
histories, 19thC law, taonga tuku iho and much more. A feature of the
Network has been its capacity to enable conversations across different parts of
the country (and sometimes beyond), across diverse settings and between
generations. These features were all present in the meeting in Tāmaki Makaurau
with people from museums, Mānatu Taonga, Alexander Turnbull Library,
independents and university backgrounds.

The value of the in-person meeting was huge, with everyone
finding so much more to hear, say and exchange than in the constraints of the
screen.

A next step from the Workshop will be a selection of papers
published in a special issue of the New Zealand Journal of History.

Our thanks again to the NZHA and the History Innovation Fund
for making the Workshop possible.

Charlotte Macdonald and Charlotte Greenhalgh, Convenors.

New Books

Privilege
in Perpetuity: Exploding a Pākehā Myth
Peter Meihana

‘The idea of Māori privilege continues to be
deployed in order to constrain Māori aspirations and maintain the power
imbalance that colonisation achieved in the nineteenth century.’

The ‘idea of Māori privilege’, as Peter Meihana
describes it, is deeply embedded in New Zealand culture. Many New Zealanders
hold firm to the belief that Māori have been treated better than other
indigenous peoples, and that they receive benefits that other New Zealanders do
not. Some argue that the supposed privileges that Māori receive are a direct
attack on the foundations of the nation.

Privilege in Perpetuity charts
the eighteenth-century origins of this idea, tracing its development over
time, and assesses what impact this notion of privilege has had on Māori
communities. Central to this history is the paradox, explored by Meihana,
of how Māori were rendered landless and politically marginalised, yet at the
same time were somehow still considered privileged. The idea of privilege is
revealed as central to colonisation in New Zealand and the dispossession and
marginalisation of Māori – and as a stubbornly persistent prejudice that
remains in place today.

Published March 2023. To purchase your copy or find out more, go
here.

Job Vacancies

Lecturer in Māori and Indigenous Studies

Full-time
37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Continuing
(permanent) position
Generous
annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
Kei te kimi mātou i Aotahi i tētahi pūkenga. Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare
Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pūkenga | Lecturer within Aotahi |
School of Māori and Indigenous Studies in Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of
Arts to contribute to teaching in Māori and Indigenous Studies, and to conduct
research. Māori and Indigenous Studies at the University of Canterbury aims to
advance Māori language as well as generating new Māori and Indigenous
knowledge. It seeks to support the realisation of Māori aspirations for full
participation in national life as Māori and to support Tangata Tiriti by
ensuring a greater understanding of the knowledge traditions of Māori and their
economic, political and social realities.

Mōu | Who You Are and What You
Will Do
The successful applicant should have the following characteristics:

a
PhD in Māori Studies or related field
an
appropriate research publication history, and plans for future research
and publications consistent with appointment at Lecturer rank.
experience
in teaching at the tertiary level and a commitment to quality teaching,
underpinned by a knowledge of blended and innovative teaching practices
experience
of working with diverse student groups.

In addition to having one or more of the above characteristics, you will
also have:

the
ability to strengthen material relating to te ao Māori and Indigenous
studies in our taught programmes, such as teaching on cultural identity,
Indigenous narrative, Māori and/or Indigenous knowledge, Māori and
Indigenous development, Māori futures, Māori and/or Indigenous thought,
and/or Māori leadership
the
ability to teach into our programme, through the core subjects already
offered, by developing new subjects in your area of expertise, or through
a combination of both.
the
ability to work independently and collaboratively in your area of research
the
desire to supervise postgraduate students.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work
With
Aotahi offers courses and majors in Māori and Indigenous Studies and Te Reo
Māori for the three-year Bachelor of Arts degree. Postgraduate teaching
includes courses for the Masters of Māori and Indigenous Leadership, Bachelor
of Arts Honours, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Aotahi is
also heavily involved in teaching in the new Bachelor of Digital Screen degree
as well as the Bachelor of Criminal Justice.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora — Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

In 2023 UC is celebrating 150 years of accessible education. The past,
the present and the future are intertwined. For more information on our 150^th
Anniversary visit us here.

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide
our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC,
affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff.
They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place
to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

What we offer
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment
through:

relocation
support
widely
accessible sabbatical provision
University
and Faculty scholarship support for graduate students
generous
annual leave provisions
flexible
working arrangements
supportive
working environment
professional
development and study opportunities
living
in revitalised Ōtautahi
| Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
a
unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC
facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted
rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits,
please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

The salary for this position is Lecturer (2.01 – $86,197 to 2.06 –
$104,487).

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 26 March 2023
(midnight NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should
include the following:

a cover letter which
includes a 2-3
page statement outlining your research interests and goals
and teaching philosophy (combined)
a Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications
(combined).

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any
queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

For further information specifically about the role, please contact:
Professor Jeanette King, Head of School, j.king@canterbury.ac.nz

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration
New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website,
to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working
in New Zealand.

Associate Professor in Māori and Indigenous Studies

Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Continuing (permanent) position
Generous annual leave provisions and professional development
opportunities

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
Kei te kimi mātou i Aotahi i tētahi Ahorangi Tuarua. Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te
Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ahorangi Tuarua | Associate
Professor within Aotahi | School of Māori and Indigenous Studies in Te Kaupeka
Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts to contribute to teaching in Māori and Indigenous
Studies, and to conduct research. Māori and Indigenous Studies at the
University of Canterbury aims to advance Māori language as well as generating
new Māori and Indigenous knowledge. It seeks to support the realisation of
Māori aspirations for full participation in national life as Māori and to
support Tangata Tiriti by ensuring a greater understanding of the knowledge
traditions of Māori and their economic, political and social realities.

Mōu | Who You Are and What You
Will Do
The successful applicant will have the following characteristics:

a
PhD in Māori Studies or related field
experience
in supervising doctoral students to completion
an
appropriate research publication history, and plans for future research
and publications consistent with appointment at Associate Professor rank.
experience
in teaching at the tertiary level and a commitment to quality teaching,
underpinned by a knowledge of blended and innovative teaching practices
experience
of working with diverse student groups
the
ability to strengthen material relating to te ao Māori and Indigenous Studies
in our taught programmes, such as teaching on cultural identity, Māori
and/or Indigenous knowledge, Māori and/or Indigenous development, Māori
futures, Māori and /or Indigenous thought, and/or Māori leadership.
the
ability to teach into our programme, through the core subjects already
offered, by developing new subjects in your area of expertise, or through
a combination of both.
the
ability to work independently and collaboratively in your area of
research.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora — Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

In 2023 UC is celebrating 150 years of accessible education. The past,
the present and the future are intertwined. For more information on our 150^th
Anniversary visit us here.

What we offer
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment
through:

relocation
support
widely
accessible sabbatical provision
University
and Faculty scholarship support for graduate students
generous
annual leave provisions
flexible
working arrangements
supportive
working environment
professional
development and study opportunities
living
in revitalised Ōtautahi
| Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
a
unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC
facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted
rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits,
please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

The salary for this position is Associate Professor (6.01 – $143,090 to
6.04 – $154,242).

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 26 March
2023 (midnight NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should
include the following:

a
cover letter which
includes a 2-3
page statement outlining your research interests and goals
and teaching philosophy (combined)
a
Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications
(combined).

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any
queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

For further information specifically about the role, please contact:
Professor Jeanette King, Head of School, j.king@canterbury.ac.nz

Job Vacancy in Heritage and Research – Mātanga
Taonga Tuku Iho at Māori Te Ao Mārama, Tauranga City Libraries

Mātanga Taonga Tuku Iho Māori

Te Ao Mārama:
Tauranga City Libraries – Heritage and Research

Kei aku manu taki,
kei aku manu tāiko huri noa i te moana o Tauranga paku kore, ka karanga atu a
Te Ao Mārama Tauranga City Libraries i tētahi tangata ngākaunui mō te tiaki
taonga Māori, te rangahau kāwai whakapapa me ngā tātai kōrero tuku iho.

Mēnā he tangata e
tino kaha ana ki te whakapakari i ngā mātauranga me ngā mōhiotanga o ngā
tangata, tono mai. Nō reira, kaua e tatari ana, tukua mai to potae ki roto i te
rīngi nei!

About the role

As the Mātanga
Taonga Tuku Iho Māori, you’ll be responsible for the management and promotion
of the taonga Māori collections in the Tauranga City Libraries Archives and the
Māori research resources in the reference collection. Reporting to the Team
Leader: Heritage & Research, this is a full-time position, working 40 hours
per week between Monday and Friday with occasional weekend work, however this
is flexible for the right person.

Your tasks will
include the following:

Take a leading role
in the use of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in the Heritage and Research team
and around the collections.

Manage the
accession, cataloguing, preservation, digitisation, and public access of taonga
Māori in the archives.

Advocate for, and
promote the archive collections to the community.

With sound knowledge
and understanding of the Māori research resources and databases in the
reference collection, assist Māori with their research projects.

What you’ll need to succeed:

A university degree
within a relevant field (or similar experience).

A high degree of
competency in Te Reo Māori, and a working understanding of tikanga Māori as
recognised by mana whenua of Tauranga Moana.

Strong
communication skills, and an ability to successfully communicate with a wide
variety of people in a culturally sensitive and professional manner.

Experience in
developing and maintaining marae, hapū, iwi, community, and stakeholder
relationships.

Knowledge of
libraries as a community hub, archives, and ability to promote this philosophy.

About Tauranga City
Council

Tauranga City
Council are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and have made significant
positive change with relationships with tangata whenua. Tauranga City Council
is one of cities largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great
talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team. To highlight
that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that
include 5 weeks annual leave, career development as well as an active social
club. We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the
workplace.

How to apply:

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then
we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Joanna Thomas
at joanna.thomas@tauranga.govt.nz. Please note that applications via email
will not be accepted.

More information
and how to apply can be found here.

Applications close
12:00pm Thursday 16 March 2023

Conferences

Symposium
– Scarred Nations: Intrastate conflicts, legacies and reconciliation

20-21 April 2023, Auckland
War Memorial Museum

The symposium’s framing of intrastate conflict (or civil war) within an international and historical context
(with significant Aotearoa New Zealand and Pacific content) is unique, timely,
and relevant to both local and international audiences.

Intrastate conflicts are characterised by a multitude of
perspectives, experiences, cultures, histories, and sites.

The Scarred Nations symposium draws together these diverse facets of internal war into a shared conceptual space. While other examinations of
intrastate conflict often take particular disciplinary approaches, Scarred
Nations examines this subject through a multiperspectival lens including
historical, artistic, museological, military, and diplomatic responses.

The symposium is hosted by Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga
Hira, in partnership with Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatū Taonga
and Massey University Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa and will include speakers
Professor Alexander Gillespie, Professor James Belich and David Shearer MBE.

More information and how to register can be found here.

NZHA Call for Papers

Practice history in the real world

21-24 November 2023, University of Canterbury, Ōtautahi Christchurch

The Liberal Arts have been under attack for many years, but interest in
history has begun to recover some of its allure. One of the key reasons for the
revival of history has been the public’s perception of the benefits arising
from practical uses of history. A focus on history in the real world will be
fundamental to maintaining that public interest. The Organising Committee for
the 2023 NZHA Conference have chosen the theme Practical history in the
real world to enable us to explore, question, interrogate and understand
the practical uses of history. While the focus of the conference will be on
practical history, papers on the philosophy and theory of history are also
encouraged. After a year’s delay, the compulsory Aotearoa New Zealand history
curriculum for years 1-10 began in 2023 providing an impetus for the
bourgeoning popularity of history. History has been deployed and used to
support iwi, hapū, whānau and communities; protest movements; personal
development; school, polytechnic and university education; in the Waitangi
Tribunal and the Treaty settlement process; other Commissions of Inquiry such
as the Inquiry into abuse in state care; and in the Court system from the Māori
Land Court to the Supreme Court. Papers are welcomed from teachers, students,
researchers, archivists, curriculum developers, historical practitioners, and
those with a general interest in history.

The 2023 NZHA Conference will be held ‘in person’ at the University of
Canterbury in Ōtautahi Christchurch with most of the conference held at the
Ilam campus and some keynotes and the conference dinner at the central city
campus. Tuesday 21 November will primarily be a Postgraduate Day with a
conference launch in the early evening, followed by three days of papers and
four keynotes from Wednesday 22 November to Friday 24 November.

The Conference Organising Committee now calls for papers that address any
aspect of the theme Practical history in the real world. Submissions
may be in the form of:

- Individual Papers – Provide a
  paper title, an abstract of no more than 250 words, a short biography of
  no more than 100 words and your contact details

- Complete Panels – Please
  provide three paper abstracts of no more than 250 words each, along with a
  100-word overview of the theme. Contact details and short biographies (no
  more than 100 words each) should be supplied for all speakers.

Round-Table Discussions –
Please provide an abstract of no more than 250 words that outlines the
theme of the discussion, alongside a short biography (no more than 100 words)
and contact details for each of the participants.

The Organising Committee have established a rolling
deadline from 27 February to 30 June 2023. Submissions can be
made at any time during this period and applicants will then be notified of the
outcome within one month. Please note that presenters at the conference must
hold a current NZHA subscription (subscription details can be found at: https://newzealandhistoricalassociation.wordpress.com/join-the-nzha).

All paper submissions should be made to: martin.fisher@canterbury.ac.nz

We look forward to welcoming you to Ōtautahi Christchurch in November.

The Conference Organising Committee

Prizes

Ian Wards Prize 2023

ARANZ is excited to announce that nominations are now open
for the 2023 Ian Wards prize. The annual Ian Wards Prize honours the
contribution to New Zealand scholarship of Ian McLean Wards, Chief Government
Historian 1968-1983. It recognises a published work that makes substantial,
imaginative and exemplary use of New Zealand archives and records. Works
published in Aotearoa in 2022 are eligible for nomination. Please email
your nominations to danielle.campbell@aranz.org.nz by 31 March 2023
and refer to our website for further details.

New Zealand Historical Association Prizes Call for Nominations & Submissions

The New Zealand Historical Association currently offers four prizes, each
awarded biennially. These prizes will next be awarded at the NZHA Conference
Dinner on 23 November 2023,

Prizes for Published Books and Articles

The three prizes offered for published works are:

1. The W.H. Oliver Prize – For
  the best book on any aspect of New Zealand history

1. The Erik Olssen Prize – For
  the best first book by an author on any aspect of New Zealand history

The Mary Boyd Prize – For the
best article on any aspect of New Zealand history published in a refereed
journal

The NZHA Executive now calls for nominations for these
three prizes. To be eligible, books or journal articles must have been
published between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2023. Authors can nominate their
own publications for consideration or can be nominated by others. Individuals
can submit only one entry for each prize.

To make a nomination, please email the full details of the book or journal
article to martin.fisher@canterbury.ac.nz
by 30 June 2023.

Once the deadline for nominations has past, the NZHA Executive will produce
a shortlist of five entries for each prize. These shortlisted works will then
be evaluated by a panel of judges, who will make the final decision.

Prize for Best Postgraduate Paper

The fourth prize currently awarded by the NZHA is for the best
postgraduate paper presented at the NZHA Conference. To be eligible for
this prize, postgraduate students should email a complete and fully referenced
copy of their conference paper to martin.fisher@canterbury.ac.nz
by 1 October 2023.

Please consider making a nomination or submitting your paper as part of this
celebration of the very best in New Zealand history.

Ngā mihi nui

The NZHA Executive

The New Zealand Historical Association

Promoting historical study, teaching and research.