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History Curriculum Under Fire | Wellington News
A fierce debate is unfolding over New Zealand’s new history curriculum, as educator Christopher Burns warns that oversimplified teaching of te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand Wars risks distorting history and fueling extreme views. He argues the current approach misrepresents pre-colonial Māori society and sidelines academic historians, potentially legitimizing fringe claims about sovereignty and treaty legitimacy. The Ministry counters that the curriculum promotes critical thinking by encouraging students to question narratives and recognize missing perspectives. Meanwhile, educators…
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